Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 19th Asian Games men's boxing 57 kg quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, September 30. Paalam scored a majority decision win over Seiitbek at the HZ Gymnasium, earning a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 decision from four judges. Carlo Paalam (right) AFP FILE PHOTOOnly one judge favored Seiitbek, giving him a 29-28 advantage. Paalam thus moved on the cusp of securing a medal in the Asiad.

Source: Manila Times September 30, 2023 13:50 UTC