Cuba’s Alvarez Secures Historic Boxing Gold at Paris 2024
Cuba’s Erislandy Alvarez delivered a stellar performance to clinch his country’s first boxing gold medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. In a thrilling men’s 63.5-kilogram final, Alvarez triumphed over France’s Sofiane Ouhima with a narrow 3-2 split decision on Wednesday.
Alvarez dominated the first round, utilizing his reach to keep Ouhima at bay and landing precise punches that impressed the judges. Despite Ouhima’s aggressive pursuit in the subsequent rounds, Alvarez’s agility and tactical prowess secured him the victory, much to the disappointment of the passionate home crowd.
Ukraine’s Khyzhniak Claims Bronze in Middleweight Showdown
In the 80-kilogram division, Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak earned his country’s first boxing medal in Paris by defeating Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Oralbay in a tightly contested bout. The fighters exchanged blows evenly in the opening rounds, but Khyzhniak’s superior technique in the third round earned him a 3-2 split decision victory.
Uzbekistan’s Jalolov Advances to Super Heavyweight Final
Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov, the favorite in the men’s over-92-kilogram division, showcased his dominance by outclassing Germany’s Nelvie Raman Tiafack. Demonstrating exceptional head movement and powerful strikes, Jalolov secured a unanimous decision to advance to the final.
Jalolov will face Spain’s Ayoub Ghadfa in the final after Ghadfa secured a win over France’s Djamili-Dini Aboudou Moindze. Ghadfa led from the outset and, despite a scare in the third round where he swiftly recovered from a knockdown, managed to close out the bout with a strong finish.
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Alvarez wins Cuba's first boxing gold at Paris 2024 in men's 63.5kg
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