TOKYO :Albert Batyrgaziev prevailed in a tactical battle to win the first Russian boxing gold of the Tokyo Olympics with victory by split decision over American Duke Ragan in the men's featherweight final on Thursday.
Ragan had no choice but to go for broke in the final round but Batyrgaziev stifled him again as he pushed home his advantage to take gold. Flyweight Carlo Paalam put himself in contention for the Philippines' first-ever Olympic boxing gold with a win over Japan's Ryomei Tanaka, his speed and agility killing off the hosts' chances of a second Tokyo boxing title.When his victory was confirmed, a teary-eyed Paalam fell to his knees on the canvas and let out an ecstatic scream.Global boxing icon Manny Pacquiao Tweeted his support for his countryman.
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