Stevenson, Russell Win: Dusmatov Gets Gold – Day 9 Rio Olympics
Bantamweight Shakur Stevenson entered the Rio Olympics as one of USA Boxing’s best medal hopefuls and he didn’t disappoint in his Olympic debut.
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Joe Joyce gets KO, Savon settles for bronze – Day 8, Rio Olympics
It was a beautiful debut from Great Britain's super heavyweight medal hopeful as Joe Joyce made easy work of Davilson Dos Santos Morais. The 30-year-old native of London landed a right straight behind the ear of his opponent, putting him down and finishing the bout.
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USA's Antonio Vargas With Big Win - Day 8 at Rio Olympics
After winning gold with an incredible performance at the 2015 Pan Am games, USA Boxing's Antonio Vargas is off to an impressive start at the Rio Olympics.
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Mayer continues string of USA success - Day 7 at Rio Olympics
USA Boxing's Mikaela Mayer did what was expected of her during her first round matchup in the women's lightweight division, dispatching of Jennifer Chieng from the Federated States of Micronesia by a unanimous decision.
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Nico Hernandez Settles For Bronze – Day 7 at Rio Olympics
After a disappointing 2012 Olympics in London, the USA Boxing team is looking for redemption in 2016 at the Rio Olympics. Nico Hernandez has done his part.
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Kazakhstan Shines, McCormack Advances- Day 6 at Rio Olympics
If there was any doubt about which countries will rule the next decade of boxing, they can now be put to rest. After Cuba dominated the morning session on Day 6 at the Rio Olympics, it was Kazakhstan that ran through the competition during the evening session, going 3-1 and advancing two fighters to their respective quarterfinals.
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Biyarslanov Advances, Donnelly Sharp - Day 6 at Rio Olympics
With only three boxers in this year’s Olympics and a 20-year drought since their last Olympic medal, Canada is desperate for a return to the podium. Things got off on the right foot during Day 6 for Canada, as light welterweight Arthur Biyarslanov impressed against Jordan’s Obada Alkasbeh.
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Gary Russell Victorious, Ward Shocked on Day 5 of Rio Olympics
Nico Hernandez leaped in the air with an unshakable smile on his face when the scorecards were read. With a unanimous decision victory over Ecuador's Carlos Eduardo Quipo Pilataxi, 20-year-old Hernandez had secured his spot in the men's light flyweight semi-final, securing at least a bronze medal for the United States' at the Rio Olympics.
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Cuban Fighters Shine on Day 5 of Rio Olympics
It was another day of dominance for the Cuban boxing team at the Rio Olympics. Light flyweight Joahnys Argilagos and light heavyweight Julio Cesar La Cruz – both of which entered the games ranked first in their divisions – shined on Day 5 as they both advanced to their respective quarterfinals.
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Ruenroeng suffers TKO loss, Conwell first American to fall in Rio
Charles Conwell was the only American boxer in action during the night session of day 4 at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and became the first USA fighter to be eliminated.
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