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10.31.2006

Mansueto Velasco Jr.




Mansueto Velasco Jr.


  • 1st Filipino Olympian Light Flyweight Boxer Silver Medalist


ALIAS
"Onyok"


DATE OF BIRTH
1974

BIRTHPLACE
Negros Occidental, Philippines

FATHER: Mansueto Velasco Sr.
MOTHER: Antonia

WIFE: Mae
CHILDREN: Zen-Zen, Mary Angel, and Jay Jay



USEFUL LINKS

A Philippine Tale of Two Brothers
GMA awards commemorative medallions to Filipino Olympians
International Boxing Hall of Fame / Olympic Medalists
Philippine Olympians
Olympic silver medalist Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco receives a plaque of recognition
Philippine Sports Trivia
Samsung Sweetens Olympic Pot
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