Aira Villegas

thumb|right|Aira Villegas Aira Cordero VillegasOLY (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino amateur boxer. She won a bronze medal in the inaugural women's Light Flyweight event at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Quotes “I’m trying to fix everything so that I would know what to avoid when I get back to training in Baguio next month,” Olympic boxing hopeful Villegas faced with bout vs allergies Joey Villar - Philstar.com 25 June 2026 “I’m competing in the 51kg from 50kg,” she said. “But I was told we will be having a training camp before the Asian Games. We still don’t know where, but we will have one for sure.” Olympic boxing hopeful Villegas faced with bout vs allergies Joey Villar - Philstar.com 25 June 2026 “I’m not super disappointed because I know I did my best. And I have to admit, [my opponent] is really good and she studied me well. To all Filipinos who stayed up to watch my fight, I’m sorry. But we’re able to bring home a medal and I hope I still made you all proud,” Aira Villegas ‘not super disappointed’ after Paris Olympics bronze By: Rommel Fuertes Jr. - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net / 01:18 PM 07 August 2024 “They’re shocked that I reached the semis so I know she really prepared for me. I also studied her and we have the same style. She’s just a good fighter who creates distance,” Aira Villegas ‘not super disappointed’ after Paris Olympics bronze By: Rommel Fuertes Jr. - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net / 01:18 PM 07 August 2024 “I have a dream that before I retire, I want to hear our national anthem playing in the Olympics,” Aira Villegas ‘not super disappointed’ after Paris Olympics bronze By: Rommel Fuertes Jr. - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net / 01:18 PM 07 August 2024 “I know we’ll meet again in the near future and I can’t fall to 0-3 against her.” Aira Villegas ‘not super disappointed’ after Paris Olympics bronze By: Rommel Fuertes Jr. - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net / 01:18 PM 07 August 2024 “Poverty was the main reason why I pursued boxing, aside from my older brother inspiring me to train, I have tried a lot of ways to earn money for us to make ends meet—collecting garbage, washing cars, being a parking attendant, selling peanuts, fish, and balut. But I never let that be a hindrance. I knew I had to strive hard to achieve my dreams.” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “I never experienced any challenges playing this male-dominated sport. In fact, the environment I grew up in was very supportive of my chosen sport,” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “I felt proud of myself because all my efforts paid off, overcoming all the adversities, including managing my injuries, the hard training, and self-doubt,” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “I was able to provide my family with a peaceful and comfortable home. Also, I am now capable of giving what my parents need,” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “I share my boxing journey with aspiring athletes so that they can be more motivated to work hard for their goals. I’ve also given back to the boxing community in our province,” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “I am looking into coaching to share my knowledge in boxing.” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “The only limitation in achieving what you want is your mind and how you think.” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “If you have a dream, you must also have patience. Because good things take time,[Also] don’t give up. Be patient [because] everything will come at the right time. If your plan doesn't work, God has a better plan for you.” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 “In the last Olympics, no one expected me to win. They just wanted me to experience the feeling of competing. And yet, I not only won but also brought home a medal for the country. Being an underdog is a blessing,” Metro Fascinating Women 2025: Olympic Boxing Medalist Aira Villegas Chuchie Ledesma 30 March 2025 External links Category:1995 births Category:Athele from the Philippines