Nesthy Petecio took charge late in the match to eliminate top-seeded Yu-ting Lin of Chinese Taipei, 3-2, and advance in the quarterfinals of the women's featherweight boxing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the Kokugikan Arena Monday, July 26.
Petecio won via split decision as the 29-year-old Filipina boxer waxed hot in the first round, holding up against the Taiwanese slugger despite the height advantage.
Lin, however, bounced back in the second and gave Petecio a taste of her own medicine.
The third round proved to be instrumental for the 29-year-old Petecio as she unloaded a flurry of punches to haul as many points en route to the victory.