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Three Pinoy boxers lose to Thai bets

Published Dec 19, 2025 08:12 pm

At A Glance

  • BANGKOK — Tears fell on the boxing ring on Friday, Dec. 19. So are the golden hopes of three Filipino pugs facing up against hometown bets.
Jay Bryan Baricuatro just couldn't contain his emotions after losing to his Thai opponent in the final. (POC Media)
Jay Bryan Baricuatro just couldn't contain his emotions after losing to his Thai opponent in the final. (POC Media)
BANGKOK — Tears fell on the boxing ring on Friday, Dec. 19. So are the golden hopes of three Filipino pugs facing up against hometown bets.
The precious mint remained elusive for Philippine boxers with Aira Villegas, Jay Bryan Baricuatro and Flint Jara all suffering defeats against Thai opponents to settle for three silver medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Chulalongkorn Sports Center here.
Villegas absorbed a tough 5-0 defeat against Chutamat Raksat in the women’s 50-kilogram class while a late Baricuatro rally proved to be not enough for the gold after dropping a 4-1 decision against Thai bet Thitiwat Phlongauri in the men’s 48-kilogram final.
Jara, likewise, succumbed to Thai foe Thanapat Saengphet in the men’s 54-kilogram.
Seeing how his teammates, who fought before him, narrowly lost their matches on judges’ decision, Jara went overly aggressive and tried to end the bout early— a ploy that eventually backfired at him with his more seasoned foe scoring on counters to outpoint him.
“Masyado po akong naghabol sa mas clear na panalo and kilala din po iyon na magaling din naman,” admitted Jara.
“Ginawa ko yung best ko kasi kahit gaano po kalapit yung score ko, tatalunin at tatalunin po ako (sa judges),” added the brave fighter who also fought with an injured left hand.
With the loss, all of the Filipino fighters who advanced to the finals against their Thai opponents have lost and settled for a silver medal.
Earlier, Baricuatro suffered a controversial 4-1 defeat — an outcome that many deemed controversial especially after close 3-2 scoring in the opening frame and a huge rally from the Filipino in the final round.
“Sabi ng iba panalo dapat ako, pati ako rin eh. Nagtataka ka din ako eh. Pero no surprise at all kasi nasa Thailand tayo eh, eh Thailand yung kalaban natin sa finals,” said Baricuatro.
Villegas, on the other hand, took the loss on the chin.
"Hindi pa binigay ni God so siguro marami pang kulang pero hindi pa doon natatapos ang lahat,” said Villegas.
“Lahat ng nasa desisyon sa baba, sa referee, si God na ang bahala. Ako yung bahala sa taas ng ring. Si God na po ang bahala sa desisyon, kung ibibigay niya o hindi tatanggapin ko ng maluwag,” she stressed.
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