Boxing

British Olympic Boxers

British Olympic Boxers

Boxing is one of the oldest Olympic sports, being a key sport in the ancient Olympic Games. Boxing dates back to the beginnings of human civilisation, with records of boxing matches taking place 7000 years ago in the Middle East. The style of boxing in the Olympic Games is geared towards a points based...

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James DeGale in the Beijing Olympic Final

Britain’s James DeGale (75kg) has beaten Ireland’s Darren John Sutherland in the men’s middleweight boxing to go through to the final. He will fight Cuba’s Emilio Correa Bayeaux for a chance to win Britain another gold medal. James DeGale and Darren John Sutherland have fought six times in the last four years, and Sutherland...

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