Boxer Nesthy Petecio won the silver medal in the women's featherweight division of the Tokyo Olympics in the finals held at the Kokugikan Arena on Tuesday, a first for a Filipino boxer since 1924, when the Philippines debuted in probably the most competitive of international sporting events.

Hometown favorite Sena Irie of Japan beat Petecio to the gold medal via unanimous decision.

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