Cheers for Filipino boxer in Olympics spread online

Filipino well-wishers and supporters of Mark Anthony Barriga expressed their delight on Twitter after the lone Filipino boxer in the 2012 London Olympics defeated Italian boxer Micheal Cappai on Tuesday (Philippine time). Barriga, a native of Panabo City, now advances to Round 16.

  1. Congrats on the win Mark Barriga! Mabuhay ka! Go for gold! We'll be praying for you!!! Go team Philippines! #london2012
  2. RT @ImRyeMacalatan: Mark Barriga vs. Manuel Cappai R1: 5-2 R2: 4-2 R3: 8-3 TOTAL: 17-7 Congrats Mark Barriga! Go Team Philippines! http://pic.twitter.com/ErysUxQ2
  3. RT @nicandralee: Wow! Congratulations to the pinoy boxer Mark Barriga! #pinoypride :D
  4. Round of 16 and Mark Barriga, trending dito!4th and 5th respectively.:) lockerz.com/s/229891749
  5. Our very own, Mark Barriga moves on to the Round of 16. Go for Gold! Go Philippines! Mabuhay ka! #London21012
  6. Congrats Mark Barriga! Go for the gold! Go Team Philippines! #proudpinoy
  7. RT @TanginaThiss: Congratulations na pala! Mark Barriga (Philippines) def. Manuel Cappai (Italy), 17-7. #London2012
  8. RT @franciszamora30: congrats to our boxer mark barriga for beating the italian and advancing to the final 16! go pilipinas!!!

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