Ramirez Wins Olympic Bantamweight Gold for Cuba, Upsets Stevenson by Split Decision
By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil (August 21, 2016)– Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba is the new 2016 Bantamweight Olympic Gold Medalist, with a three round split decision upset over Shakur Stevenson. It was the first loss for Stevenson in 25 international matches. Expected to sign shortly to turn pro with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Stevenson was offered a rematch by Ramirez, so long as he did not turn pro. Stevenson, heavily hyped before and during the Olympics, settled for the silver medal.
Today’s Boxing Finals Gold and Silver Medal Matches
Women’s Middleweight 75 Kilogram Final 1 P.M.
Men’s Flyweight 52 Kilogram Final 1:15 P.M.
Men’s Light Welterweight 64 Kilogram Final 2 P.M.
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Women’s middle 75 kg Semifinals |
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Women’s light 60 kg Final |
Completed
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Women’s fly 51 kg Final |
Completed
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Men’s bantam 56 kg Final |
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Men’s middle 75 kg Final |
Completed
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