Ukrainian boxer Khyzhniak defeats Brazilian Pereira and secures a medal on 2024 Olympics
Pravda Ukraine
In the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic Games boxing tournament in the weight category up to 80 kilogrammes, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak defeated Brazilian Wanderley Pereira by a unanimous decision of the judges.
Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda’s holding company
Details: The Ukrainian was more aggressive in the opening round, which led to a victory. All five judges favoured Khyzhniak. The position remained unchanged in the second round, leaving Oleksandr with a comfortable lead heading into the final round.
Khyzhniak finished the first two rounds with a score of 5-0. The only thing that could have saved the Brazilian was a quick win. However, this did not happen, and the Ukrainian advanced to the semifinals, which will take place on 4 August.
It is worth noting that with this victory, Khyzhniak secured himself a medal in the 2024 Olympics, as boxing does not have a final for bronze. The 28-year-old Ukrainian athlete won silver at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In the final, he lost to Brazilian Hebert Conceição via a technical knockout in the third round.
In the round of 16, Khyzhniak defeated ex-Ukrainian Pylyp Akilov, representing Hungary, on a judge’s decision.
Previously, it had been reported that Oleksandr Usyk met with the Ukrainian Olympic boxing team, handed over envelopes containing cash rewards to the athletes, and promised a big prize payment for medals in Paris out-of-pocket.
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