COURTESY: CIO
Triumph in the Dutch Ring
Carlo Paalam delivers massive pride and honor to Cagayan de Oro City as he grabs gold at the Eindhoven Box Cup 2026 in the Netherlands. The Tokyo Olympic silver medalist dominates the men's 55-kilogram finals, knocking out England's Abdul-Rahman Burton on May 25. Fans cheer wildly as this local pride shines brightly on the international stage.
Moreover, excitement fills the air back home.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Coach Elmer Pamisa beams with joy and gratitude while leading the RP national boxing team. He thanks the local government under Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy for strong support. Furthermore, Pamisa hopes Paalam's victory sparks passion in young boxers across Cagayan de Oro.
As a standout product of the city's amateur boxing team, Paalam proves dreams turn real through talent and hard work.
