Larry Semillano

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Larry Semillano
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Born (1976-03-07) 7 March 1976 (age 47)
Bago, Philippines
Sport
Sport Boxing
Medal record
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Light welterweight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2001 Kuala Lumpur Light Weight

Larry Semillano (born 7 March 1976) is a Filipino boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1] Semillano also boxed for the Philippines at the Southeast Asian Games. [2] [3] He later worked as a boxing coach mentoring amateur boxing team of Bago. [4]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Larry Semillano Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  2. "RP boxers ready to rumble at SEA Games". GMA News. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  3. "Philippine Boxers Forfeit at SEA Games". Voice of America. 13 December 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  4. "Bago City tops q'finals in PSC-Pacquiao Amateur Cup". Sun Star Philippines. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.