Wednesday, 1 August 2012

Boxing: Dominant Medzhidov underlines gulf in class (Reuters)

Azerbaijan's Magomedrasul Medzhidov (L) reacts after defeating the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Meji Mwanaba (R) in their Men's Super Heavy (+91kg) Round of 16 boxing match during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 1, 2012. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

LONDON (Reuters) - Magomedrasul Medzhidov was among the first amateur boxers to sign up to the Olympic governing body's new professional ranks and the gulf between the Azerbaijani and those not so lucky was evident on Wednesday. World amateur champion Medzhidov, the favorite to take gold in the super-heavyweight category, pummeled Meji Mwanba in his first round bout, knocking the Democratic Republic of Congo fighter down twice before the referee stopped the contest after Medzhidov hit him so hard, his helmet flew out of the ring. ...




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