Any idea why Clemente Russo is...

[dan_cov]

Any idea why Clemente Russo is such a big underdog to take gold?

He is 4/1, like 4th on.

Strange considering he appears in the form of his life & has already beaten the clear favourite at least once. Got through via walkover too.
I wouldn't quote me on it but isn't the #1 & #2 seed fighting next round? If so that means one of them are going home, likely increasing his chances even more.

[Russian Crushin]

Because hes not considered the best fighter at HW?

Oleksandr Usyk is the reigning world champ and favorite, ranked #1

Russo is ranked 2 and they can only meet in the final i think

[dan_cov]

Argh I follow now, Usyk vs Mammodov is the more likely, the winner will be firm favourite to go take gold.
If them two are pairing I favour Russo to get into the final & meet the winner.

Think i'll slap £50 on him to take it.

[Russian Crushin]

I dont think russo has fought in the 2011 world championships or any major competition in a while so it hard to see where he stand but he has beaten the Usyk