Paris 2024: Boxer Olaitan Olaore fails to advance to round of 16

Ifeanyi Njoku

Nigerian boxer, Olaitan Adam Olaore, was eliminated from the men’s 92kg heavyweight division at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday.

Olaore suffered a unanimous 5-0 defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan’s Aibek Oralbay, failing to advance to the round of 16.

Despite displaying heart and determination, the 22-year-old Nigerian was outclassed by the more experienced Oralbay. The Kazakhstani dominated the bout, landing a powerful blow that sent Olaore to the canvas in the first round.

Olaore’s chances of a comeback were further hindered by a point deduction for holding and failing to maintain an upright posture.

While he showed improved aggression in the third round, it was too little too late as Oralbay comfortably secured a 5-0 victory on all judges’ scorecards.

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