Player Profile: Eumir Marcial, a glimpse into the Olympic boxer’s journey

Eumir Felix De Los Santos Marcial (born October 29, 1995, in Zamboanga City, Philippines) is a highly accomplished Filipino boxer known for his powerful southpaw style. He has carved out a notable career in both amateur and professional boxing, becoming a significant figure in Philippine sports.

Personal Information:

• Born: October 29, 1995
• Birthplace: Zamboanga City, Philippines
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Stance: Southpaw
• Family: Eumir is the youngest among five siblings. His father, Eulalio, is a boxing coach who began training him at the age of seven. His cousin, Anthony Marcial, is also a professional boxer who represented the Philippines at the 2006 Asian Games. His eldest brother, Eliver, passed away in October 2020.
• Spouse: He is married to Princess Jenniel Galarpe, who is also a boxer from Cagayan de Oro. They married after his stint in the 2021 Olympics.
• Profession: Besides his boxing career, Marcial is also a sergeant in the Philippine Air Force.

Amateur Career Highlights:

Marcial’s amateur career is decorated with numerous accolades, showcasing his talent from a young age.

• 2011 International Boxing Association Junior World Championships: Gold Medal
• 2015 Southeast Asian Games: Gold Medal
• 2017 Southeast Asian Games: Gold Medal
• 2018 Asian Games: Bronze Medal
• 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships: Silver Medal (Middleweight)
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021): Bronze Medal (Middleweight, first bronze for a Filipino boxer since 1992)
• 2023 Asian Games: Silver Medal (80kg, securing a quota for Paris 2024 Olympics)

Professional Career:

In 2020, Marcial made the decision to turn professional, signing with Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions. A unique aspect of his professional journey has been the agreement allowing him to pause his pro career to continue representing the Philippines in amateur competitions, including the Olympics.

His professional record stands at 5 wins and 0 losses (3 KOs). His fights include:

• March 23, 2024: Win vs. Thoedsak Sinam (KO)
• February 11, 2023: Win vs. Ricardo Ruben Villalba (TKO)
• October 8, 2022: Win vs. Steven Pichardo (UD)
• April 9, 2022: Win vs. Isiah Hart (TKO)
• December 16, 2020: Win vs. Andrew Whitfield (UD)

Olympic Ambitions:

Having secured a bronze in Tokyo 2020, Marcial has openly expressed his strong desire to win an Olympic gold medal. He notably moved up to the 80kg category for the Paris 2024 Olympics, a challenging transition from his previous middleweight class.

Recent Accusations:

In January 2025, Eumir Marcial faced public scrutiny when his wife, Princess Jenniel Galarpe, a fellow boxer, accused him of infidelity, abuse, and manipulative behavior. Princess Marcial stated that she caught Eumir having an affair in October 2024 and claimed he had been living with a “young mistress” in Zamboanga.

Eumir Marcial has denied all of his wife’s accusations. In an interview, he stated that their marital problems had existed since his return from the Olympics, and he claimed that he was the victim of physical abuse, acting in self-defense. 

He also clarified that the woman seen with him was a friend and that there was no infidelity. Princess Marcial has stated she will present evidence to the court.

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