Updated August 8th, 2021 at 17:29 IST
Ireland, Cuba, Great Britain and Uzbekistan win gold in boxing
Kellie Anne Harrington of Ireland has become the new Olympic champion in the women's light class overcoming Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira in a 5-0 win on points at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Kellie Anne Harrington of Ireland has become the new Olympic champion in the women's light class overcoming Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira in a 5-0 win on points at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
In the men's lightweight final, Cuban Andy Cruz has won a split decision 4-1 in a tight final against Keyshawn Davis (USA).
Lauren Price (GBR), a former footballer who switched sports, recorded a win by unanimous decision over LI Qian (CHN) to become Olympic middleweight champion.
The last boxing gold medal of Tokyo 2020 goes to Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan.
Jalolov comfortably beat Richard Torrez Jr (USA) by unanimous decision, despite losing the first round 3-2.
Torrez was docked a point for a warning in the second round, and Jalolov ends up with the 5-0 decision.
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Published August 8th, 2021 at 17:29 IST
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