Team GB boxer Delicious Orie is feeling disappointed after losing in a split decision to Davit Chaloyan. The match started off cautiously, with Chaloyan landing some good hooks, but Orie picked up momentum with solid jabs. The fight remained close in the subsequent rounds, with Orie landing explosive punches, including a powerful right hook in the final round.
Unfortunately, Orie lost the match 3-2 on points, ending his Olympic journey. This defeat marks the fourth loss for Great Britain in boxing so far, leaving only two boxers remaining in the Games. Orie expressed his devastation, stating that his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal had been taken away from him.
Following Orie’s defeat, questions arose about the fairness of the judging, especially after other British boxers like Rosie Eccles and Charley Davison also faced controversial split decisions. Team GB officials are reportedly furious about the outcomes of these matches. Orie acknowledged that the decision was close, but he felt that he had done enough to secure the win.
Eccles, who was eliminated by Aneta Rygielska in a split decision, expressed shock and disappointment at the result. Similarly, Davison, who lost to Hatice Akbas in a split decision, questioned what more he could have done to sway the judges in his favor. With only two Team GB boxers left in the Olympics, the pressure is on for Chantelle Reid and Lewis Richardson to deliver strong performances in their upcoming matches.
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