Comments Thread For: Yamaguchi Falcao, Olympic Medalist, Goes Golden Boy

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A 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist and one of the most promising boxers to ever come from the country of Brazil, Yamaguchi Falcao will begin his journey toward professional gold as a member of the Golden Boy Promotions team, the Los Angeles-based promoter announced today.

"Yamaguchi Falcao is a top-tier talent and a major signing for us," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He has the skill and charisma to become a star and with the entire country of Brazil behind him, the sky's the limit for him."

"I'm honored to be signed with Golden Boy Promotions and I appreciate the faith they have in me," said Falcao. "I promise to train my hardest and fight my best to one day become a world champion."
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[Hougigo]

BRAZILLIAN FIGHTERS HAVENT BEEN DOING WELL LATELY. lets see how the fighting brothers do. I thought his brother came close to besting Murata. If I remember, him winning was totally possible

[budfr]

Good. More Latinos in boxing. He represented Mexico in the WBC boxing series.

[MDPopescu]

Falcao competed at the light heavyweight (amateurs: 81 kilos) in the Olympics.