Boxing|Ismail Umar’s chances for an Olympic place were dashed.
Finland one of the biggest boxing promises By Ismail Umar the Olympic qualification in Bangkok, Thailand ended immediately in the opening match on Sunday.
Ismail suffered a 1–4 split loss to the United States For Emilio Garcia In the 63.5 kg category, the Finnish Boxing Association says on its Facebook page.
The match was dramatic, because Ismail received an open wound from Garcia’s butt. Five stitches were sewn into it after the match. According to the boxing association, Ismail’s matches would have ended in the opening match anyway due to the wound.
Umar also participated in the Olympic qualifier last March. That’s when the road got up in the second match with a 1-4 scattered vote. Umari’s chances for the Paris Olympics are now gone.
Also Axis Saurama lost his opening match 1–4 in the 71 kg series on Sunday.
Instead Vilma Viitanen won his opening match in the 60 kg category on Monday. He will have his second round match on Wednesday. Four wins are needed for an Olympic place.
There are also Finns participating in the Olympic qualifiers Krista Kovalainen and Pihla Kaivo-oja.
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