Alfredo Gregorio Asuncion was a boxer who represented the Philippines in the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. He participated in the Olympics as a flyweight.
He drew a bye in the opening round then defeated Burmese Basil Thompson in the next round. He lost though, via a split decision to South African Bill Towel in the third round, where many believed he won.
Among his many outings, Asuncion will probably be best remembered for the courageous fight he waged against world rated warriors such as Alphonse Halimi of France and Freddie Gilroy of the United Kingdom. He passed away on May 2, 2006 at his home in Quezon City.
He drew a bye in the opening round then defeated Burmese Basil Thompson in the next round. He lost though, via a split decision to South African Bill Towel in the third round, where many believed he won.
Among his many outings, Asuncion will probably be best remembered for the courageous fight he waged against world rated warriors such as Alphonse Halimi of France and Freddie Gilroy of the United Kingdom. He passed away on May 2, 2006 at his home in Quezon City.
GAMES
1952 Summer Olympics, Helsinki