Carlo Paalam, 19, the youngest and meekest of the Philippine boxing team that competed in the highly-prestigious President’s Cup here, foiled the host nation’s bid to sweep the tournament by winning the gold medal in the 49 kilogram light flyweight class on Saturday evening in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Paalam was the only foreign entry to win a gold medal in the tournament dominated by Kazakhstan. He won on points against hometown boy Askhat Zhusupov.

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