2008 Olympic Boxing Results, Day Three (Part Two)

[JakeNDaBox]

By Jake Donovan - Sadam Ali is the second member of Team USA to bow out of the competition, dropping a 20-5 decision to Georgian Popescu of Romania in the first round of lightweight competition; Team China sends its fourth contestant to the round of 16; Team Cuba continues to abuse opening round opponents as if they were sparring partners; and a slew of Alexei Tichtchenko casualties from the 2004 Olympics attempt to pick up the pieces in 2008. [details]

[IwatchBoxing]

Team France came strong today.2am starts again.

[JakeNDaBox]

Team France has been strong in general this year, though this morning's bout was a shocker. Thomas didn't seem to know what to do w/ Payano. Nice fight and a big upset - not a bad way to start a telecast.