Pinoy boxers regain footing at SEA Games after gritty Jara win, Petecio loss
Philippine boxing found renewed momentum at the SEA Games as Flint Jara fought through adversity to advance, even as Olympian Nesthy Petecio bowed out in a narrow defeat in Bangkok.
![Flint Jara celebrates after advancing in SEA Games boxing competition in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ABC_0468-400x200.jpg)
![Mark Ashley Fajardo storms into the SEA Games semifinals after a lightning-quick win over Indonesia. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-Ashley-Fajardo-Boxing-Mens-69kg-Quarterfinals-0748-400x200.jpg)