We are just a few hours away from witnessing one of the best boxing fights of the Olympic Games, as this Friday, Marco Verde, the Mexican boxer who has caused a sensation in recent days for his skill in the ring, will face the fighter from Uzbekistan, Asadxoʻja Moʻydinxoʻjayev in search of the Gold Medal.
The ring will decide who of the two will be the winner of the medal in this edition of the Games, so in the meantime we leave you with all the information about today’s fight.
How does Marco Verde get to the Final?
On his way to the final, Marco Verde defeated Mozambique’s Tiago Osorio Muzanga in the round of 16 by split decision. In the quarterfinals, the Mexican also won by split decision against Nishant Dev.
In the semi-finals, Verde scored a narrow victory over Britain’s Lewis Richardson, taking the win by a 2-3 split decision. Now he only needs one more fight to take home the gold.
The boxer from Sinaloa will have the chance to end a long absence of gold medals in Olympic boxing since the 1968 Mexico Games, when Ricardo Delgado and Antonio Roldán won medals. In addition, this medal would represent the 14th in the history of the country in this sport and the first since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where Misael Rodríguez won bronze in the 75 kg.
What time is Marco Verde’s fight?
Marco Verde will compete in the Olympic Boxing Final this Friday, August 9 at 1:30 p.m. (Central Mexico time).
Where to WATCH Mexican Marco Verde’s fight?
You can follow the broadcast of the fight through Claro Sports, TUDN and Channel 5.
And minute by minute here on Mediotiempo.
