Ernesto Porto (16 August 1928 – 5 February 1973) was a Filipino boxer.[1] He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2] At the 1948 Summer Olympics, he lost in his first fight to Gerald Dreyer of South Africa, the eventual gold medalist.[2] He also won the gold medal in the lightweight division of the 1954 Asian Games.[3]

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Ernesto Porto
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Born(1928-08-16)16 August 1928
Quezon City, Philippines
Died5 February 1973(1973-02-05) (aged 44)
Quezon City, Philippines
Sport
SportBoxing
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1954 Manila-63.5 kg
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