The current silver medalist in the weight category up to 75 kg started in Paris with two victories: he defeated the Hungarian Philip Akimov and the Brazilian Vanderlei Pereira with a score of 5:0.
Ukrainian boxer Alexander Khizhnyak reached the final of the 2024 Olympics, defeating the Cuban Arlen Lopez Cardona in the semifinals, guaranteeing at least “silver” at the 2024 Olympic Games in boxing. Suspilne reported this on Sunday, August 4.
Khizhnyak reached the final match in the up to 80 kg category.
The current silver medalist in the weight category up to 75 kg started in Paris with two victories: he defeated the Hungarian Philip Akimov and the Brazilian Vanderlei Pereira with a score of 5:0.
In the final, the Ukrainian’s opponent was Kazakh athlete Nurbek Oralbay.
It was previously reported that Alexander Usik will support the Ukrainian boxers in their performance at the Olympics.
We remind you that the saber team won Ukraine’s first “gold” at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Source: korrespondent
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