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Cuban Hernandez is a silver medalist of 2005 world championship, and was too strong for McWilliams in quarter finals (51 kg), out-running and out-scoring him in a 1 sided game by 11 to 2.
In 75 kg category, Emilio Correa (Pan America champion; 2005 world championship bronze medalist) was placed head to head with the claimed best Asian’s games winner Elshod Rasulov. The game was a marathon and demanding on the physical level, where Emilio was proven to be better in a score of 9-7.
2 points are enough to put the Cuban into the semi-finals, while his medal is already guaranteed.
Carlos Gongora couldn’t handle the enthusiasm and the motivation of India’s new hero, who was fighting to get into the national books as the 1st fighter to earn a medal in boxing.
Elephants country, who was betting on her boxing fighter, was delighted by the victory and the qualification, with its eyes on the semi-final: who knows? Maybe Vijender can affect the sports betting sites again!
Ecuador’s boxer, who was eliminated, clearly expressed his pride in getting so far, and that he’ll be preparing for the next games in 2012.
As for Vijender, whose job is an inspector, reflected all his achievements to his parents’ prayers and to his coach, who in fact, did a pretty nice job.
India’s other hope, Jitender, of bringing another medal back home was gone after his loss against the veteran and experienced Russian Georgy Balakshin whose qualification to the final 4 is his 1st after being eliminated 4 times in world championships and once in 2004’s games of Athens.
India’s fighters Vijender (75) and Jitender Kumar (51kg) can write history! Since the beginning of Olympics, India has failed to get so far, while those 2 national heroes can hit expectations and roll over the odds. Their bid is on winning matches in quarter finals.
Vijender will face Carlos Gongora from Ecuador in a chance to qualify into the semi-finals.
231 objections and protests about judges, referees and counting techniques have been all turned down in boxing.
Out of 231 complaints, only 3 of them were declared by Chinese fighters or coaches.
In what’s close to become a scandal here in Beijing Olympics, some grapevines and sports news are circling around bribery or pre-set games!
Tony Jeffries faces Kenny Egan in semi finals after beating and out performing his opponent Imre Szello of hungry. Taking the lead in all 3 rounds, Tony ended the game with 10-2, leaving behind the quarter finals, and focusing on the semis.
Fighting like a destroying machine, he was too strong for the Hungarian who stood all along the 4 rounds.
Despite his 23 years of age, Tony Jeffries looks like a promising talent for the future of the game, mainly for team Britain who will be betting on his success in his next game against the Irish Kenny Egan.
Notice that Egan is the silver medalist of the European championship in 2006, and with tons of experience and power, the rewarded wouldn’t give the youth British an easy game, especially that they reached the last 2 stages before wearing gold in Beijing! A game of risk for both players and for betting fans is impatiently awaited; it will set the ticket holder of the final game!
Li Yang was out-scored earlier today by Ukraine’s silver medalist in Athens. 12-3 was the final count in favor of the tournament’s favorite in Beijing: Vasyl who had beaten both the world champion and all the expectations posted by sports betting sites since the 1st round, qualified on behalf of the Albert Selimov.
In the final 4, Ukraine’s boxer will face Yakup Kilic in a game that decides who will have a ticket into final game in chase of the gold medal.
Unable to dominate the Cuban Yankiel Leon, Thailand’s silver medalist of Athens had to face 2 fights; 1 boxing game against Cuba’s ultimate defender, and a 2nd emotional stress because of his father’s cancer!
Thai boy was completely out of the game losing 10-2, with plenty of things in head, it was hard for him to focus on his game.
He later on stood tall on TV, apologizing for deceiving his nation’s dream of coming back with a medal, mentioning his failing in making the sick father proud!
Worapoj Petchkoom tears and sensitivity were all over the sports news after seeing his dream fly away!
Asian giant Zhang guaranteed a medal for China after beating all expected odds, against Ruslan Myrsatayev of Kazakhstan, out scoring him by 12-2. The Chinese, who had a slight advantage of 6 inches of height, cherished the crowds that were as happy as their local’s dominance over his opponent.
Ruslan’s coach who was furious after the game, accused the judges of dishonesty and counting in favor of the local player declaring that Zhang wouldn’t match Ruslan outside of China! Amri added that his player played against 6: 1 opponent and 5 umpires.
He held TV sets and sports news responsibility of being the bystander of what happened during the game.
The Chinese big guy will next play the world silver medalist, Vyacheslav Glazkov in a game that’s much anticipated by fans and betting sites.
Notice that boxing and wrestling are both facing massive objections from foreign teams, all complaining from bad moderation.
This doesn’t upset only the fans, but is also affecting the sports betting, putting China’s good image in the Olympics into questioning!
Price was determined to start in a strong way, betting to put an instant pressure on the Lithuanian dangerous and strong boxer. The English plan paid off and gave him the lead 3-1at the end of 1st round while his strikes were clearly hurting his opponent. TV screens showed Jaksto walking lamely and limping with a crystal clear pain expressions on his face. An instant medical examination pulled Lithuania’s hope out of the game, giving David a bronze medal, a 1st reward in boxing for the British team.
The fight was tensed; both sides’ nervousness was reigning. James DeGale from Britain and Shawn Estrada from USA were in a critical situation of necessity to win or head home!
British boxer was anticipating his opponent’s moves, and betting on his quick reflexes: a quality of smartness that gave him a significant advantage, along with his speed and technique.
James’ triumph puts him face to face with Artayev, gold medalist of Athens in a game of destiny and smugness. DeGale announced that he will punch Athens’s golden boy just like he did once, and that he’s keeping the best boxing performance for later!
Betting sites were delighted by the Brit.’s statement, for it creates an atmosphere of dispute, challenge and daring: 3 mains to stimulate internet betting and sports betting.
Team USA formed out of 9 boxers is now down to 3 after Shawn’s outnumbered defeat 11-5. Eagles are definitely disappointed when it comes to boxing sport.