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Boxing At The 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's Featherweight
The men's featherweight boxing event at the 2020 Summer Olympics is scheduled to take place between 24 July and 5 August 2021 at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan. 27 boxers from 27 nations are expected to compete. Background This will be the 24th appearance of the men's featherweight event. The event appeared at the first Olympic boxing tournament in 1904 and was held at every Games with boxing (that is, excluding 1912) until 2008. In 2012 and 2016, there was no featherweight class; the classes went directly from bantamweight to lightweight. For 2020, the featherweight returns and bantamweight is eliminated. With no bantamweight, the lower end of the featherweight drops to 52 kg; the maximum remains 57 kg. Reigning World Champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov of Uzbekistan has qualified for the Games. Mirzarkhalilov is a professional with a 1–0 record. The 2016 Olympic bantamweight champion, Robeisy Ramírez of Cuba, defected from the Cuban National Team in 2018 to turn professional and wa ... [...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] |
Kurt Walker (boxer)
Kurt Anthony James Walker (born 7 March 1995) is an Irish Professional boxer. He won gold medals at the 2018 EU Championships and 2019 European Games, silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and also known as Gold Coast 2018, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that were held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, bet ... and bronze at the 2017 European Championships. Professional boxing record References External links * * * * * 1995 births Living people Male boxers from Northern Ireland Irish male boxers Boxers at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games medallists in boxing Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Northern Ireland Sportspeople from Lisburn Boxers at the 2015 European Games European Games medalists in boxing Boxers at the 2019 European Games European Games gold medalists for Ireland Bantamweight boxers Boxers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirko Cuello
Mirco Jehiel Cuello (born 21 September 2000) is an Argentine professional boxer. As an amateur, Cuello captured the bronze medal in the bantamweight event of the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics The 2018 Summer Youth Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud de 2018), officially known as the III Summer Youth Olympic Games, and commonly known as Buenos Aires 2018, were an international sports, cultural, and educational event held .... Professional boxing career Cuello made his professional debut against Akihiro Nakamura on 7 November 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. Cuello next met the winless Jayvonne O'Neal on 12 December 2020. He once again won the fight by a first-round knockout. Cuello faced the undefeated Franco Facundo Huanque on 20 February 2021. He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout. For his fourth professional appearance, Cuello was booked to face the 22-fight veteran Hector Rolando Gusman on 27 March 2021. He won the fight by a first-roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter McGrail
Peter McGrail (born 31 May 1996) is a British professional boxer who as an amateur won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Amateur career In 2014, he won bronze medals in the Youth Olympic Games and World Youth Championships. He won the 2016 Amateur Boxing Association British featherweight title. In 2015, he won silver in the EUBC European Confederation U22 Boxing Championships. In 2017, he became European champion and went on to claim bronze in the World Championships. and the following year in 2018, he won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games held in the Gold Coast. In 2019, McGrail was selected to compete at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus. He also competed at the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia, where he won the bronze medal after losing by split decision (4:1) to Lázaro Álvarez in the semifinals. He represented Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatchai-decha Butdee
Chatchai-decha Butdee ( th, ฉัตร์ชัยเดชา บุตรดี, , ), formerly Chatchai Butdee (, , ; born 26 March 1985), is a Thai boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2013 World Championships. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the flyweight, but was defeated in his second bout. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Butdee was again eliminated in his second bout, despite controlling the fight. Butdee is married and has one daughter. He has a degree in public administration from Thongsook College and is a fan of the English football club Arsenal F.C. In 2013 he was named the Male Athlete of the Year by the Sports Authority of Thailand. Butdee has an affiliation with the 1st Army Arai Boxing Club, Thailand. After being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2020 Summer Olympics featherweight (losing 3-2 to Cuba's Lázaro Álvarez Lázaro Jorge Álvarez Estrada (born 28 January 1991) is a Cuban amateur boxer who won the world title in 2011, 2013 and 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Hamout
Mohamed Hamout (born 11 December 1993) is a Moroccan boxer. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He lost to Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba in the Round of 16. He competed in the men's featherweight 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 * * * * 1993 births Living people Moroccan male boxers Olympic boxers for Morocco Boxers at the 2016 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Competitors at the 2019 African Games African Games medalists in boxing African Games gold medalists for Morocco Bantamweight boxers Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics 21st-century Moroccan people Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Morocco Competitors at the 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danial Shahbakhsh
Danial Shahbakhsh ( fa, دانیال شهبخش; born 18 March 2000) is an Iranian boxer. In 2021, he competed in the men's featherweight 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 ..., then became the first Iranian boxer to win a medal at the World Championships. References External links * 2000 births Living people Iranian male boxers Olympic boxers for Iran Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics AIBA World Boxing Championships medalists People from Zahedan 21st-century Iranian people Boxers at the 2022 Asian Games Martial arts medalists for Iran {{Iran-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everisto Mulenga
Everisto Mulenga (born 26 March 1999) is a Zambian amateur boxer. He won a bronze medal at the 2019 African Games and later qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics by winning the African Qualification Tournament, both at featherweight. Career Mulenga won a silver medal at the 2016 African Region V Youth U20 Games in Luanda, losing to Ricardo Malajika of South Africa in the finals. He reached the quarterfinals of the bantamweight event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, where he won his first bout before suffering a loss to Mohammad Hussamuddin. Mulenga won a featherweight bronze medal at the 2019 African Games in Rabat. He won three straight fights before losing to the eventual gold medalist Mohamed Hamout in the semifinals. Mulenga qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics with a first-place finish at the African Qualification Tournament, where he defeated veteran Nick Okoth in the final via unanimous decision. At the Tokyo Olympics, he received a first-round bye in the feathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceiber Ávila
Ceiber David Ávila Segura (born 26 May 1989) is a Colombian boxer. He competed in the men's flyweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In June 2021, he qualified to represent Colombia at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Has has won the gold medal in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games The 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Barranquilla, Colombia. Asamblea ODECABE, Islas Caimán' (translation: "CASCO Assembly, Cayman Islands"). Published by CACSO on 2012-10-27; retrieved 2012-11-13. Bidding process Quetz .... References External links * * Ceiber David Ávila Seguraat Noticias Caracol 1989 births Living people Colombian male boxers Olympic boxers for Colombia Boxers at the 2016 Summer Olympics Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for Colombia Competitors at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games Place of birth missing (living people) South American Games silver medalists for Colombia South American Games med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Al-Wadi
Mohammad Al-Wadi (born 17 August 1985) is a Jordanian boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight 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 * 1985 births Living people Jordanian male boxers Olympic boxers for Jordan Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics People from Zarqa 21st-century Jordanian people {{Jordan-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Caicedo
Jean Carlos Caicedo Pachito (born 10 January 1995) is an Ecuadorian boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight 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 * 1995 births Living people Ecuadorian male boxers Olympic boxers for Ecuador Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics Pan American Games competitors for Ecuador Boxers at the 2019 Pan American Games People from Manabí Province 21st-century Ecuadorian people Boxers at the 2023 Pan American Games {{Ecuador-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mykola Butsenko
Mykola Valeriyovych Butsenko ( uk, Микола Валерійович Буценко, born 25 June 1991) is a Ukrainian amateur boxer who competes in the -56 kg weight division. In the quarterfinals of the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships he defeated Selçuk Eker of Turkey to win his 1st medal at the World Championships. He is also a two-time European silver medalist. He participated at the 2016 Summer Olympscs where he lost his first bout against Mohamed Hamout from Morocco Morocco (),, ) officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to .... References External links * * * * 1991 births Living people Sportspeople from Odesa Ukrainian male boxers Olympic boxers of Ukraine Boxers at the 2016 Summer Olympics AIBA World Boxing Championships medalists European Games med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
