The Boxer Who Fell Through the Cracks: Anthony Villanueva

"As Villanueva stands on the 2nd place platform, a place where no other Filipino has ever stood, he must be beaming with pride. This is for his father, who he has at last surpassed.    This is for his country, that he loves and that now, because of his feats, loves him. Villanueva stands there, a silver medal around his neck, listening to the Soviet anthem, glowing from the inside. He does not know yet that he will die in abject poverty, forgotten by everyone applauding him.    Right now, Anthony Villanueva's whole future is ahead of him."    ... Sources and music credit can be found at www.wipincph.com/yugto ... YUGTO is a podcast about Filipino history, narrated, researched and written by Sunny, and is supported by the Work in Progress Team. Support us on Spotify, Anchor and other Podcast Platforms or follow us on  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@yugto.pod)