The welterweight final is set. Marco Verde and Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev are the boxers who will vie for the gold medal for their nations. Before knowing who will emerge victorious on August 9, it's time to remember the previous fight between the Mexican and the Uzbek. Although not as significant as the upcoming one in the Olympic Games, their past encounter is worth recalling.
Marco Verde and Muydinkhujaev have faced each other before, with the advantage going to the Mexican. Their first fight was on February 1, 2024, at the Boxmam International Tournament. In the competition held in La Nucía, Spain, the Sinaloan imposed his conditions and emerged victorious.
The First Fight Between Marco Verde and Muydinkhujaev
As mentioned earlier, the first bout between the two Paris 2024 welterweight finalists occurred in February 2024. Marco Verde won because his opponent, the Uzbek, did not show up for the fight. It is worth noting that the Mexican reached the final of that tournament but lost to another Uzbek fighter, Khavasbek.
Now the story is different, as both boxers are in the final of the tournament and aim to have their national anthems played throughout Paris by winning the gold medal. It should be noted that both fighters come from matches where the judges did not see them as clear favorites, ending in split decisions (3-2).
How Did Marco Verde and Muydinkhujaev Reach the Final in Paris 2024?
The Sinaloan faced Muxanga in the round of 16, going to the scorecards with the judges awarding him a split decision victory (3-2). In the quarterfinals, he faced India's Dev, where he won convincingly with a 4-1 decision. Finally, in the semifinals, he defeated Lewis Richardson in a split decision (3-2).
Muydinkhujaev defeated Elawady in the round of 16 with a unanimous 5-0 decision. In the quarterfinals, he repeated the unanimous decision against Terteryan. In the semifinals, he defeated Omari Jones of the United States with a split decision (3-2).
When and What Time is the Fight Between Marco Verde and Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev?
The Paris 2024 boxing final in the 71 kg category is scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 1:30 PM Mexico time. All Mexicans now have a date with the history of national sports. It is noteworthy that it has been 40 years since a Mexican fought for an Olympic gold medal in boxing.
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