Mario Fernandez of Philippines throws an unconditioned punches and bring himself down on Men’s Bantam Boxing 52kg – 56kg Finals of 29th SEA Games 2017.

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Fernandez gave his opponent, Chatchai Butdee of Thailand, an opportunity to knock him down in at least three times.

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In the early round, Fernandez steps back in every Butdee’s stepping forward punches through his stomach and head.

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Even if he focused on Butdee’s head, Butdee always fightback with straight punches targeting his face accurately.

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“Nahirapan ako dahil sa pagiging agresibo ng aking kalaban” Fernandez said.

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He added that he is also struggling to throw accurate punches because Butdee is fast on stepping backwards or side wards to defend.

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Fernandez didn’t mind his defense when he punches and keep his head open making his opponent punch him on his head.

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In round 3, Fernandez throws 2 missed punches using his hook at 2:16 and 1:35 minutes remaining.

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Fernandez was defeated because of his lack on defense and he can’t control his punches to score.

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Butdee won with “winner in points” after he received an opportunity to punch Fernandez.