As the Paris 2024 Olympic Boxing Tournament enters its day 5, the North Paris Arena continues to buzz with high-energy action. A total of twenty-eight bouts are scheduled for today across morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, featuring matchups in the Women’s 60kg quarterfinals, as well as the Women’s 75kg and Men’s 57kg and 71kg round-of-16 events.
The day kicked off with a dominant performance by the top-seeded Abdumalik KHALOKOV (UZB) in the Men’s 57kg category. The 2023 Asian Games gold medalist from Uzbekistan showcased his superior skills, overwhelming Nebil IBRAHIM (SWE) with a flawless 5:0 victory. Khalokov’s technical prowess was on full display, as he secured a perfect scorecard with all five judges awarding him every round. Moving into the quarterfinals, Khalokov is set to face the formidable Jose QUILES BROTONS (ESP), the 2023 European Games silver medalist, who earned a hard-fought 4:1 split decision over Makhmud SABYRKHAN (KAZ). Both boxers demonstrated exceptional technique, but Quiles Brotons edged out the Kazakh boxer with a superior strategy and precise combinations.
In a major upset in the Men’s 71kg division, top-seed and 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist Shannan DAVEY (AUS) was defeated by Bulgaria’s Rami Mofid KIWAN. Kiwan, who delivered a near-perfect performance, left spectators in awe as he dominated Davey from start to finish. His relentless aggression and tactical precision earned him a unanimous 5:0 decision, with all judges scoring in his favor for each of the three rounds. Kiwan’s next challenge will be against Omari JONES (USA), who mirrored the Bulgarian’s scoreline by outclassing Chia Wei KAN (TPE). Jones showcased his own impressive punching power ensuring a clear path to the quarterfinals.
The Women’s 75kg division made its Paris 2024 debut today, with several standout performances. Qian LI (CHN), two-time Olympic medalist (Rio 2016 bronze, Tokyo 2020 silver), dashed the hopes of Hergie BACYADAN (PHI) with a commanding 5:0 win. Li’s superior experience was evident as she outboxed Bacyadan in every round, securing a unanimous decision. In the next round, Li faces a formidable opponent in Lovlina BORGOHAIN (IND), the Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist, who eased past 20-year-old Sunniva HOFSTAD (NOR) with a sharp and decisive 5:0 victory, showcasing her polished technique and tactical discipline.
Caitlin PARKER (AUS), the 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist, also made her mark in the same weight category with a convincing 5:0 victory over Citlalli Vanessa ORTIZ (MEX), the 2023 Pan American Games bronze medalist. Parker’s win sets up a thrilling clash against Khadija MARDI (MAR), who delivered a gritty performance to overcome Chantelle Jordan REID (GBR) in a closely contested 3:2 split decision. Reid started strong, earning a full score of 10/9 in the first round, but Mardi’s relentless pressure in the subsequent rounds turned the tide, securing her spot in the quarterfinals.
The first quarterfinal bout of the tournament took place in the Women’s 60kg category, where Wenlu YANG (CHN) edged out Natalia SHADRINA (SRB), the 2023 European Games silver medalist, in a thrilling 3:2 split decision. Both boxers displayed exceptional skills and resilience, but Yang’s strategic combinations and timely counters proved decisive, earning her a place in the semifinals and therefore a medal.
The action will resume this afternoon at 15:30 (CET) and continue this evening at 20:00 (CET) with two more sessions of exciting boxing.
Find the event schedule and the results here.
