Leopoldo Cantancio
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| Nickname | Pol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 6, 1963 Bago, Negros Occidental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | April 20, 2018 (aged 54) Bago, Negros Occidental, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leopoldo Cantancio (July 6, 1963 – April 20, 2018) was a Filipino boxer who competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics and 1988 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal at the 1986 Asian Games and a bronze medal at the 1990 Asian Games.[1] and was a two-time gold medalist in the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.
Career
Cantancio was just 18 years old when he won a bronze medal in the bantamweight division at the
Cantancio finally tasted success at the
Cantancio, along with
Against Chun, Cantancio dictated the tempo of the fight before being knocked down by a left hook on the jaw and was counted out halfway through the third and final round. It was a devastating result as a win would’ve guaranteed the Filipino a bronze medal.[4]
Cantancio resumed his career after his heartbreaking Olympic stint in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1985 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships in Bangkok[2][5] where he was also named Best Boxer of the tournament.[6]
At the 1986 Asian Games, Cantancio secured a silver medal after losing to hometown bet Kwon Hyun-kyu in the final.[2]
The following year, Cantancio triumphed in the lightweight division of the
Cantancio again represented the country at the
In one of his last major tournaments, Cantancio bagged a bronze medal at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing.[2]
Cantancio became a full-time police officer after hanging up his gloves and later became a local coach.
Personal life
Cantancio studied at Arellano University.
Death
On April 20, 2018, while on his way home after attending a boxing tournament in
Legacy
Despite possessing a
References
- ^ Navarro, June (21 April 2018). "Filipino boxing Olympian Cantancio dies in motorcycle accident". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Boxing Results
- ^ Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984, V.2 page 296. Retrieved 04 June 2020.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. “RP’s rise and fall in Olympic boxing.” The Philippine Star. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 04 June 2020.
- ^ “Leong Kok shines with silver.” The Straits Times. 28 September 1985. Retrieved 04 June 2020.
- ^ “Marcos award for two stars.” The Straits Times. 05 October 1985. Retrieved 04 June 2020.
- ^ a b Adiong, Eugene Y. “Former Negrense boxing Olympian dies in vehicular accident.” The Manila Times. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 03 June 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (21 April 2018). "Former Olympic boxer Leopoldo Cantancio dies in motorcycle crash". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 21 April 2018.