Thursday, August 2, 2012


Anthony Ogogo stuns Ievgen Khytrov at Olympic boxing event

Nigerian-born, Anthony Ogogo has upset Ukraine's world number one Ievgen Khytrov to make the middleweight quarter-finals.

The 23-year-old from Suffolk won on the judges' verdict after the three-round bout finished 18-18 on points, although the decision is subject to an appeal.

Ogogo dropped to his knees as his victory over Khytrov, top seed and reigning World champion, was announced at London's ExCel.

He fights Ireland's Darren O'Neill or Germany's Stefan Hartel on Monday.

"This is my time," said Ogogo. "It was such a tough fight. The bad luck I've had with the draw and the disruptions before, I was due a bit of luck. I have been on the other end so many times, I deserve that.

"I am so proud to wear this lion on my chest. It feels amazing. To come through and hopefully inspire people.

"People don't realise I'm a pretty determined fighter. I surprise people by how well I can fight. No-one believed I'd win this fight other than me and my family. I don't even think the rest of the team thought I could do it."

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