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Carlo Paalam Takes Asian Games Silver After Split-Decision Defeat to Rui Yamaguchi
Carlo Paalam secured the silver medal in the men's 55kg division at the 20th Asian Games following a split-decision defeat to Japan's Rui Yamaguchi. Despite mounting a heavy offensive push in rounds two and three, Paalam could not overcome early deficits on the judges' scorecards.
5 Oct 2026
2 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Takes Asian Games Silver After Split-Decision Loss to Rui Yamaguchi
Carlo Paalam earned a silver medal at the Asian Games after falling to Japan's Rui Yamaguchi via a 3-2 split decision in the men's 55kg final at Nishio Gymnasium. The result extends the Philippines' boxing gold medal drought at the Asiad, which dates back to 2010.
2 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam vs. Rui Yamaguchi: 55kg Gold Medal Bout Breakdown and Stakes
Carlo Paalam faces Japan's Rui Yamaguchi in the men's 55kg gold medal final at Nishio Gymnasium in Nagoya. A victory for Paalam would secure the Philippines' first boxing gold at the event since 2010.
2 Oct 2026
Paalam Battles Yamaguchi for Asian Games 55kg Gold in Nagoya
Carlo Paalam faces Japan's Rui Yamaguchi in the 55kg boxing final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Paalam seeks to end a 16-year Philippine gold medal drought following a hard-fought semifinal victory over world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan.
1 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Edges Makhmud Sabyrkhan by Split Decision to Reach Asian Games Final
Carlo Paalam defeated Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan via a 3-2 split decision to advance to the men's 55kg final at the 20th Asian Games. Paalam will face Japan's Rui Yamaguchi in Friday's gold medal match in Nagoya.
30 Sept 2026
Asian Games 55kg Semifinals: Carlo Paalam Meets Makhmud Sabyrkhan for Spot in Final
Carlo Paalam faces Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the men's 55kg semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Paalam, the sole remaining boxer from the Philippines' six-member contingent, seeks to advance to the gold medal bout against either Rui Yamaguchi or Bilguunsaikhan Kharkhuu.
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