By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 18: Sarawakian boxer Marcos Robert advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s Light Middleweight (67–71kg) category by decisively defeating Jimey Kilah from the Federal Territories with a 5-0 victory in their three-round bout.
According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) news report, following his successful match, Marcos is set to face Johnathan John from Johor in the quarterfinals in the same category, which will take place on Aug 19 at the Sri Aman Indoor Stadium in Sri Aman.
There are four teams competing in the men’s Light Middleweight (67–71kg) category, with Johor facing Perlis and Sarawak taking on the Federal Territories.
Both Johor and Sarawak advanced to the quarterfinals after securing victories in their respective matches.
The event was attended by several notable figures, including Sarawak Boxing Association President Datuk Rahman Lariwoo, Deputy President of Johor Boxing and Johor’s Deputy Chief De Mission, Muhammad Farkan Haron, as well as Johor State Sports Council Deputy Director Muhammad Ali Abdul Karim. — DayakDaily
