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Boxing At The 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's Welterweight
The men's welterweight boxing event at the 2020 Summer Olympics took place between 24 July and 3 August 2021 at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan. 23 boxers from 23 nations are expected to compete. Background This will be the 25th appearance of the men's welterweight event. The event appeared at the first Olympic boxing tournament in 1904, was not held in 1908, and has been held at every Games with boxing (that is, excluding 1912) since, beginning with 1920. The maximum weight for the welterweight class has been 69 kg since 2004 and remains there for 2020; the removal of the light-welterweight class moves the lower bound of welterweight from 64 kg to 63 kg. Three-time Olympian, 2012 bronze medalist and reigning 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships, World Champion Andrey Zamkovoy of Russia has qualified for the Games. The 2016 Olympic champion, Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan, turned professional and did not attempt to qualify. Qualification A National Olympic Committee (NOC) could en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryōgoku Kokugikan
, also known as Ryōgoku Sumo Hall or Kokugikan Arena, is the name bestowed to two different indoor sporting arenas located in Tokyo. The fist ''Ryōgoku Kokugikan'' opened its doors in 1909 and was located on the lands of the Ekōin temple in Ryōgoku, Tokyo. Although no sumo bouts were held after 1945, following the capitulation of Japan and the requisition of the building by the occupying forces, the building itself remained active until 1983, being notably used by the Nihon University. The second ''Ryōgoku Kokugikan'' is currently located in the Yokoami neighborhood of Sumida next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It opened in 1985, following the closure of the Kuramae Kokugikan, and is still in use today. The first Kokugikan History The growing popularity of Sumo during the Meiji period led to the building of the original Kokugikan in Ryōgoku. Until then, Sumo bouts were performed in temples precincts and depended on the weather. In March 1906, the 22nd Imperial Diet decided to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Mengue
Albert Mengue (born 18 April 1999) is a Cameroonian boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... References External links * 1999 births Living people Cameroonian male boxers Olympic boxers for Cameroon Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) African Games competitors for Cameroon Competitors at the 2019 African Games 21st-century Cameroonian people {{Cameroon-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion Faustino Ah Tong
Marion Faustino Ah Tong (born 1 April 2000) is a Samoan boxing. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated on points by Zambian boxer Stephen Zimba. Amateur boxing Ah Tong lives in Australia. The COVID-19 pandemic meant that he was not able to compete in any international tournaments in the leadup to the 2020 Olympics. On 14 July 2022 he was selected as part of Samoa's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Professional boxing career Ah Tong made his professional boxing debut on the 25th of November 2022 at Faleata Sports Complex in Apia, Samoa. Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali Tupuola Seua’i Ato Leau Plodzicki-Faoagali (born 18 February 1999) is a Samoan amateur boxer who has represented Samoa at the Pacific Games, Commonwealth Games and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Amateur career He competed at the 2019 Pacific Ga ... was also making his professional debut as the Main Event. Ah Tong took on Fijian boxer Ratu Raku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eskerkhan Madiev
Eskerkhan Madiev (born 12 February 1998) is a Russian-born Georgian boxer of Chechen descent. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, representing Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States Georgia may also refer to: Places Historical states and entities * Related to the .... References External links * 1998 births Living people Male boxers from Georgia (country) Olympic boxers for Georgia (country) Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics People from Achkhoy-Martanovsky District European Games competitors for Georgia (country) Boxers at the 2019 European Games Boxers at the 2023 European Games 21st-century people from Georgia (country) {{Georgia-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorenzo Sotomayor
Lorenzo Sotomayor Collazo (born 16 February 1985) is a Cuban-born Azerbaijani light-welterweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. He is a nephew of the high jumper Javier Sotomayor. In 2013 he moved from Cuba to Azerbaijan to increase his chances for Olympic selection. He chose to compete as Collazo, which means "shining star". References External links * 1985 births Living people Azerbaijani male boxers Olympic boxers of Azerbaijan Boxers at the 2015 European Games European Games medalists in boxing European Games gold medalists for Azerbaijan Boxers at the 2016 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Havana Naturalized citizens of Azerbaijan Olympic silver medalists for Azerbaijan Olympic medalists in boxing Medalists at the 2016 Summer Olympics Boxers at the 2019 European Games European Games bronze medalists for Azerbaijan Light-welterweight boxers Cuban emigrants to Azerbaijan Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics {{Azerbaijan-boxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Arregui
Brian Agustin Arregui (born 15 January 2000) is an Argentine boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... Professional boxing record References External links * 2000 births Living people Argentine male boxers Olympic boxers for Argentina Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Entre Ríos Province Boxers at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Youth Olympic gold medalists for Argentina {{Argentina-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delante Johnson
Delante Johnson (born August 13, 1998) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur he won a gold medal at the 2016 Youth World Championships and bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games. Johnson represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He was defeated in the quarterfinals by eventual gold medalist Roniel Iglesias Roniel Iglesias Sotolongo (born 14 August 1988) is a Cuban boxer, best known for winning the junior world title at lightweight in 2006, a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and a gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. ... of Cuba, who was 10 years older. In June 5th, 2022, Delante went back to amateur boxing for one match,challenging Richard Willows for the WBL Welterweight title. After 3 rounds of boxing, he was defeated by Unanimous Decision. This is still Delante's last amateur match to date. Professional boxing career Johnson made his professional debut against Antonius Grable on the Terence Crawford vs. Shaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikas Krishan Yadav
Vikas Krishan Yadav (born 10 February 1992) is an Indian boxer from Bhiwani district in Haryana, the hub of some of India's best boxers. He won a gold medal in the 2010 Asian Games in the Lightweight category and a gold medal in 75 kg weight category at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He is one of the best boxers of India. He also played professional boxing. Due to the ban on the Boxing Federation of India in 2015, Vikas competed at the World and Asian Championships under the AIBA flag. Vikas Krishan Yadav is the second Indian boxer after Olympian Vijender Singh to qualify for Olympics for the third time. Personal life and family Yadav was born in Singhwa Khas village in Hisar district. His father Krishan Kumar is an employee in the Electricity Department. In 1994 he came to Bhiwani along with his father, who was transferred to this city. In 2003, at the age of 10, Yadav joined the Bhiwani Boxing Club where he undertook hard training. Later, he received training in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sewon Okazawa
Sewon Okazawa (born 21 December 1995) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... He was born in Yamagata, Japan to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother. References External links * 1995 births Living people Japanese male boxers Olympic boxers for Japan Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Japanese people of Ghanaian descent Sportspeople of Ghanaian descent Sportspeople from Yamagata Prefecture Southpaw boxers 21st-century Japanese people Boxers at the 2022 Asian Games Medalists at the 2022 Asian Games Asian Games medalists in boxing Asian Games gold medalists for Japan {{Japan-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeyad Ishaish
Zeyad Eashash ( ar, زياد عشيش; born 23 October 1998) is a Jordanian boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. His brother, Hussein Hussein, Hussain, Hossein, Hossain, Huseyn, Husayn, Husein or Husain (; ar, حُسَيْن ), coming from the triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-i-N ( ar, ح س ی ن, link=no), is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hassan, meaning "good", "h ..., is also a boxer. References External links * 1998 births Living people Jordanian male boxers Olympic boxers for Jordan Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Amman Asian Games medalists in boxing Asian Games bronze medalists for Jordan Boxers at the 2018 Asian Games Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games Boxers at the 2022 Asian Games {{Jordan-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobo-Usmon Baturov
Bobo-Usmon Baturov ( ru:Бобо-Усмон Шамсутдинович Батуров, uzb: Bobo Usmon Baturov born 16 November 1994 in Jizzakh) is a Uzbekistnai amteur boxer is who performs in the welterweight and first middleweight categories. Bronze medalist of the World Championship (2019), champion of the Asian Games (2018), two-time Asian champion (2019, 2021). Amateur career Bobo-Usmon Boturov competes in the second welterweight category. He has been competing in amateur boxing since 2013. Gold medalist of Islamic Solidarity Games 2017 welterweight (69 kg) In 2018, he took part in the Asian Summer Games, which were held in Jakarta. In the second welterweight division, he managed to win a gold medal, in the final he defeated an athlete from Kazakhstan Aslanbek Shymbergenov. In Bangkok, at the 2019 Asian Championship, he became the champion of the continent, in the final he beat the Japanese boxer Sevon Okazawa. At the 2019 AIBA World Championships in Yekaterin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohan Polanco
Rohan Polanco Emiliano (born 15 October 1998) is a Dominican Republic boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... Notes References External links * 1998 births Living people Dominican Republic male boxers Olympic boxers for the Dominican Republic Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Pan American Games silver medalists for the Dominican Republic Pan American Games medalists in boxing Boxers at the 2019 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2019 Pan American Games Sportspeople from Santo Domingo 21st-century Dominican Republic people {{DominicanRepublic-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
