Dumaan muna sa butas ng karayom si Tokyo Olympics silver meda­list Carlo Paalam bago makasikwat ng tiket sa quarterfinals ng 2nd World Olympic Qualifying Tournament sa Bangkok, Thailand.

Lumapit sa inaasam na tiket sa Paris Olympics si Carlo Paalam matapos kubrahin ang kanyang puwesto sa quarterfinals ng 2nd World Olympic Qualifying Tournament sa Bangkok, Thailand.

Paalam got off to the worst possible start after being sent to the canvas with just 80 seconds gone under an expertly deliver left jab – right hook combination from the 28-year-old Yafai.