Boxing's First Filipino Olympic Gold Medalist is from England? | Tom Welland
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2023
- Leo Antell captures the story of Tom Welland, an amateur boxer who’s embarking on a journey to become the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist in boxing.
Tom 3 weeks out from his big move to the Philippines when we started filming. Everything he did was gearing up to him going out there to prove himself as an elite amateur boxer, and potentially a future olympian.
Tom believes that England Boxing should’ve chosen him, and that he wasn’t given the opportunity to prove himself as a candidate to represent them on an international level..
The Documentary uncovers how he was able to become part of the Philippines Olympic Squad in response to not being chosen by his home country.
He flipped the script on anyone who doubted him.
The Philippines have been longing for an Olympic gold medal ever since 1996 when Onyok Velasco returned to his home country with a silver medal..
They believed he was robbed.. Since then, you’ve had so much promising talent coming out of the country, and they’re a powerhouse in boxing, yet they haven’t won a single gold medal in boxing. It's even considered their national sport with the like of Manny Pacquiao becoming a huge symbol of hope for the Filipinos.
With all that said, imagine a Brit goes and wins it for them..
I believe this is a really special project, unlike any captured before in amateur boxing! We need the support of the community for this one.
This isn’t just a story about a kid pursuing greatness in boxing..
This is about family, this is about a dream and doing whatever it takes to achieve something, making every sacrifice necessary.
In under 15 minutes you’re taken on the journey of an 18 year old boy looking to accomplish his goal, leaving everything behind; you see his whole career unfold before you and watch him on a journey to becoming a man.
What I can promise is: you will laugh, you’ll feel inspired and you may even shed a tear. It’s got a bit in there for everyone, whether you’re a boxing fan, sports fan or you don’t even like sport.
This story is definitely just the start of a very special talent.
Thanks for representing our Philippines. Once you step your foot on the ring, Filipino's all over the world are cheering for you. Win or loose, you are already a Champ to us.
Proud to be Philippines God blessed just continue you r journey we will support you 🙏🏼🇵🇭
Thank you!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭
OA mo hahahah oberprawd amp prawd ka sa ibng lahi
Go for gold Tom, you've got the whole Philippines behind you!
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We’re here for you, all of us Tom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭 wishing you a the best of luck.
Go for gold Tom just don’t use steroids like Many PakROIDS Punkiao aka the PakBISHman. Also don’t duck and cherry pick like Punkiao used to love doing.
@@ernestocarrillo7 Speak straight to whom you are referring your words? A straight man speak straight don't speak like a Gay....Pakroids Punkiao who? I know your are talking for someone name. Stop talking irrelevant and nonsense thing your mouth full of garbage accusation.
We are proud for you as Filipinos & will support you. Good luck & God Bless. Praying for your successes. Thanks & Mabuhay from Manila.
Filipino fighters aimed for the money that's why the best ones became Professional World Champions rather than Olympians .From the era of Pancho Villa to Flash Elorde to Penalosa, Espinosa and the recent Pacquiao era. The sad thing is that Philippine amateur boxing just like all other Philippines armature sports is always stained with politics. The female Filipina medalist in the last Olympics was exploited to promote President Duterte and his supporters were claiming it's because of President Duterte that the Philippine produced Olympic winners which is totally absurd.
God bless mate..Proud of you to represent our beloved country Phillipines 🇵🇭
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I’m so Proud of you Pilipino young Blood keep focus on what are you doin just continue train hard like Manny Pacquiao soon you gonna be World Class Champion mark my word ❤
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You have a big journey ahead of you brother !!! We are here to support you !! Let’s get this gold medal Tom
Whatever happens, he's the future of boxing
Good luck kabayan 🇵🇭💪👊 don't forget your people behind you God will bless you more.
Go for it Tom! You have a very strong support from your family and the whole nation is behind you. Make us proud mate. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!!! Long live the Queen!!!
speak for yourself, how the f*ck did you know that the whole country is behind him?
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The Queen cannot live long.... The Queen is already dead..... 😅
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I want to be a part of those who supported you while you're still up and coming. You've got the blood, you've got em talent and skills. You like to train hard. Now win it. You got this.
he's got that raw filipino power and heart in him and i can see it in his punches. that's gonna carry him through to the bright lights. You can teach boxing, but you cannot teach power and heart. It's either you have it or you don't! Show them your power Tom!
Absolute powerhouse, he is! Very much a pro style
your wrong u can teach power and heart and it can become a trait too. its a skill work and develop it.
besides he learnt to box in the uk nothing to do with the philipnes
@@ricodsanchez6792 you can teach techniques on how to punch effectively and hit stronger but you dont understand what i meant. You havent been in the gym to understand what i mean. Ask boxing coaches so you'll know. And its not about race i am talking here, you are taking it too literal. Different boxers from different countries have a signature trait, like mexico is known for their fighting spirit and toe to toe fighting, filipinos are a known breed for their power but i am not saying its only the filipinos who possess power. Like cubans and puerto ricans are known for their gracefulness in the ring and mostly are pure boxers. I think you are going to misundertand that too when i say 'pure boxers'.
Filipino steroids
Like manny Pacquiao
@markanthonysolon9276 I'm an English elite amateur turning pro and have spared in the u.s, Puerto Rico and Russia outside of the UK. We had basically someone from each nation u mentioned training there.
My style was to like chavez sr as that forward movement matches my personality of aggression. I'm english despite my CZcams name.
I saw Russians hurt Mexicans
Americans hurt Russians ect
There was no 1 nation that owned a way
Seeing your mom so proud of you already makes me see you as a winner! Good luck!?
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Keep training Tom, you have a mix blood of a Filipino warrior. Do your best in ur boxing career. Filipinos are watching and supports you, gud luck.
Fantastic, can’t wait to follow the journey 🥊
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This guy he's gonna be a superstar soon in boxing with a blood of Filipino...
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Go on pinoy boxer for gold ! Do your best for God's glory.God bless you and grant you success !
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Soar high Tom! Go go for gold we are proud of you!
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Oh i see you have a Filipino blood, your mom watcing you a little worry but having big heart of supporting you, always be humble son, God bless you and your family💪🇵🇭
You got our support from Germany 🇩🇪 !!! 🇵🇭 For 🥇
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Proud of my fellow Filipino brother. Sending power and blessings from Melbourne Australia
Let´s go Tom!💪PH
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Pilipino people's support you! What ever happened.go for gold👌👍
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Goodluck man! Great production, I'll be following your journey from 🇨🇦
Thank you very much 🤝
Good luck Tom all the best 🏴🇵🇭
Goodluck kid.. god bless you the entire Philippines nation is here to support you
Go Tom. We support you.
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Inspiring Stuff, great production as well. Good luck on your journey 💪🏼
Thank you very much, Jack! 🙏
Just how this kid talks. You can see the confidence in him. Wouldn't be shock if he wins the gold medal!
We Stand Behind You Warrior. Go Blast Them Fools Get that Gold Believe in Your Warrior Spirit. God Bless Brother from Australia
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Proud to be pilipino. Continue your journey. You are next super star in boxing history. Good luck.
I’m sure he’d appreciate that a lot! 👊
Filipinos will support you in your quest for gold in boxing. Aim high. Cheers.
Just keep up the good work ,we proud of you God bless you!!
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Good luck son. Love from here 😤💪🏽🙏🏽👊🏽🇵🇭🇵🇭
FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, WE SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE PHILIPPINES TO REPRESENT YOUR SKILLS IN BOXING. YES, WIN OR LOOSE, YOU ARE OUR WINNER...OUR CHAMPION IN OUR HEARTS. WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK
godluck Pilipino proud!!!hope u make noise to rh e boxing world and make ur dreams come true 👍💪💪👋👋🙏😄😄🇵🇭
Wow, Thank you! 🇵🇭🇵🇭
May the force be with you!!!! GO FOR🥇!!!🇵🇭❤️!!!!
intelligent young man,, hope he goes far. wish him the best, especially representing asians
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Thank you Tom for your intention to represent Philippines in Olympic.
I am proud to tell you that we your kababayan are the best cheering and suppoter squad in the whole planet .
Whatever the result in olympics thw whole Philippines is proud of you .
lezzzgoooo tom...lets box"❤️🇵🇭
Good luck look forward to following your journey 🇵🇭
Train hard, be patient,don't make any trash talk to any challenges....pray God,may blessed you...
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We're here to support you @Tom Welland. Stay Humble. 💪😎
Welland* 🤣
@@lowblowleo sorry for the auto corrections in my phone. 🤣
Let's go PH 🇵🇭 SAKALAM 💪🥊
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If what it says is true, you got the whole filipinos cheering for you then. Im one of them. You can count me in for your support Mabuhay ka at saludo! Good luck.
Godspeed Tom! I'll be following your career from now on.
Welcome and wishing you all the best
Proud of you from phillipines goodluck..
I’m rooting for you
Pilipinas pride
Ay bro I hope you know the magnitude of support youll get now that your representing Philippines 🇵🇭. Im from USA 🇺🇸 but will closely watch your journey. Wish you the best B!
im your new fans here idol!! keep the good works❤
Bring the gold into philippines bro,,,we need you to stand up in boxing in olympics to boost the moral of the filipinos,,,stay humble champs
Win the Gold for Philippines Tom! All the way from Canada.
The Filipino Blood of a Warrior runs through your Veins!!
UNLEASH that WARRIOR IN YOU!! 113 MILLION FILIPINOS ARE WELL- BEHIND IN SUPPORTING YOU!!❤❤❤❤
Cheesy!😂
Filipino Support you 110 % kabayan!
Let's go!!! Be a bad ass. Rootin for ya.
lets go 🇵🇭 for the gold
🇵🇭Thanks for the support!
I will support u make pilipino peoples proud..following pacquiao and donaires footstep
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Tom wish you all the best! Mabuhay!
Great guy wish you all the glory and honours ofvv VP boxing!
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Good luck fella 🙏🇵🇭🏴
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Good luck in the future I hope it all works out for you you're putting in the hard work and you deserve it as much the next bloke and you've got a great family behind you even your little sister backing you up all the way make a more proud good luck🙏👊
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Go for the gold. . .Laban Pilipinas!!!
good Luck tom on your olympic journey!!! raise the Philippine Flag!
New subscriber her supporting from Philippines good luck kabayan💪
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I support you brother! from PH
Keep up wise and condition our body heart and spirit much love dawg from the street of Quezon city Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤🤘🏽
New subscriber here. I'm going to watch your journey.
Stay focus with the heart ❤️ 💙 Fighting !!! God bless on your journey 🙏 🙌 Salute to you parents 🙏
Boxing is the one of the Filipino's favourite sports. It's good they recognise your hard work. Hopefully you'll win our first Olympic gold in boxing. Para sa bayan! 🇬🇧🇵🇭💪
Go and show the world what you're capable of. Break a leg👊👍💪🥊
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Seb bless you man for your dedication and belief in your fighters . Tom go for it ❤️🥊
Ya mate thank you for choosing Philippines we are all behind you in your journey
Go for Olympic gold tom.
You our champion bring forth the greatest
I love what your doing Leo, keep this shit up! Super excited to follow Tom Wellands journey through your lens 🔥
Thank you brother! I’m very excited to see Tom’s career take off too!
Lets goooooooo ❤❤❤
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We have your support my boy
All the best 👍. 🇸🇬 🇵🇭 🇬🇧
goodluck may you get the first Philippines Gold in Boxing
Amazing editing 🙌
I'll be rooting for you, Tom! You have the entire Philippine Nation behind you!...Let's get it!
iba talaga ang pinoy go go go champ
Good luck to your new journey Tom. Please get that first Olympic boxing Gold for the Philippines!!! 🥇🥇🥇
Tom is very handsome boy Wow proud to be pinoy!!!!!
Great doc
Hey tom.. im excited on your new video.. i wanted to see your progress here in the Philippines 😊
Go kabayan amping always
Practice and spar with fellow Filipino and you will gain experience 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪❤❤❤🇵🇭
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Whole pilipinos so proud of you tom.. good luck and God be with you mate..
Lets go tom filipino is here
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This guy is going to be a superstar in boxing soon
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Good luck Champ! Go represent the "3 Stars and a Sun", the entire nation is behind you.
all in support here goodluck
oh my gosh, am a filipino here in new zealand and i just saw this video here in youtube. am literally crying to see alot of filipino blooded "mistizo" are now stepping up into the world stage! am so proud of Tom and other half filipnos am praying for his success in boxing!!!
#dothework
#chaseexcellence
Keep going 💪❤🇵🇭you got this soldier!
welcome to the philippines!
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Proud pinoy go for gold support all filipino hope you win
New subscriber from 🇵🇭❤❤❤💪💪💪
Thank you, just a heads up that this is not Tom's personal channel!
May God bless and protect you as you pursue your chosen career. Stay healthy and strong. Good luck to your journey. Mabuhay Pilipinas.
New subscriber here.....Let us support another Mix Filipino athlete.....More Power to you man......
All the BEST of luck to your journey.. Go for GOLD
God bless you, young man. Train well, eat well, sleep well, live well. Be wise in a godly way.