KUALA LUMPUR: A pair of boxers punched a ray of hope while a quartet in a relatively unfamiliar sport made its presence felt to highlight the country’s golden campaign midway into the 29th Southeast Asian Games.

Filipino-British newcomer Marvin John Tupas announced his arrival in style while Eumir Felix Marcial affirmed his status as one of the region’s heaviest puncher as they clinched the gold medal in their respective weight classes Thursday at the Malaysia International Trade and Convention Center here.

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