Mexican boxer Marco Verde has made history by securing a spot in the Olympic final of the 71kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Verde defeated British boxer Lewis Richardson in a closely contested semifinal match, winning by split decision with scores of 3-2. This victory marks a significant milestone for Mexican boxing, as Verde becomes the first Mexican boxer to reach an Olympic final in 40 years, since Héctor López Colín competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.Verde’s journey to the final has been impressive, with victories over Tiago Muxanga of Mozambique in the quarterfinals and Dev Nishant of India in the round of 16. The 22-year-old boxer from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, has already secured at least a silver medal for Mexico, improving the country’s Olympic medal count in boxing to 14.The gold medal match is scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 13:30 hours (Mexico Central Time). Verde will face Uzbek boxer Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev, whom he previously defeated in February 2024. This final represents a golden opportunity for Mexico to win its first Olympic gold medal in boxing since the sport was introduced to the Games.Verde expressed his determination and gratitude, stating, ‘I’m very happy and grateful for all the support I’ve received, this victory is for Mexico. I’m going to give it my all in the final to bring the gold medal home’. His achievement has reignited excitement in Mexican boxing, which has won 13 Olympic medals in the past, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze.
Key points
- Marco Verde is the first Mexican boxer to reach an Olympic final in 40 years.
- Verde will face Uzbek boxer Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev in the gold medal match on August 9.
- Verde’s victory guarantees at least a silver medal for Mexico, improving the country’s Olympic boxing medal count to 14.
Contradictions👾Some sources report the split decision as 3-2, while others mention 2-3.
This discrepancy might be due to different reporting perspectives or potential errors in translation.
