Cuba's Erislandy Alvarez made history at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics by clinching the gold medal in the men's 63.5kg boxing division! 🥇 He triumphed over France's own Sofiane Ouhima in a nail-biting 3-2 split decision, sending waves of excitement across the boxing world. 🌍
Alvarez came out swinging in the first round, showcasing lightning-fast moves and keeping Ouhima at bay. His strategy of fighting at a distance paid off as he consistently beat the Frenchman to the punch, earning unanimous favor on the scorecards. 🥊🔥
The intensity ramped up in the second and third rounds as Ouhima, fueled by the cheering home crowd, pressed forward to close the gap. But Alvarez held his ground, displaying remarkable resilience and skill to secure the victory, much to the crowd's surprise. 😮👏
Meanwhile, Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak snagged the bronze in the 80kg event after edging out Kazakhstan's Nurbek Oralbay in another thrilling 3-2 split decision. The bout was a chess match of styles until Khyzhniak turned up the heat in the final round, landing precise shots to claim Ukraine's first boxing medal in Paris. 🥉🇺🇦
In the heavyweight scene, Uzbekistan's powerhouse Bakhodir Jalolov lived up to expectations, dominating Germany's Nelvie Raman Tiafack with a unanimous decision in the over-92kg semifinals. Jalolov displayed slick head movements and pinpoint strikes, setting the stage for an epic final. 💪🥊
Jalolov will face Spain's Ayoub Ghadfa, who secured his spot in the final by defeating France's Djamili-Dini Aboudou Moindze. Despite a dramatic moment where Ghadfa was knocked down but bounced back up instantly, he maintained his lead to close out the match. The upcoming final promises to be a showdown you won't want to miss! 🤩✨
The boxing events at Paris 2024 are delivering nonstop action and inspiring stories. Stay tuned for more electrifying moments from the ring! 🥊🎉
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Alvarez wins Cuba's first boxing gold at Paris 2024 in men's 63.5kg
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