Tokyo Olympics: Boxing, Live Day 5, July 28th- Pooja Rani looks to move into the Quarter Finals- Updates, results, blog, scores
Pooja Rani continues her campaign as she is all set to face Algeria's Ichrak Chaib in the round of 16.
Indian Boxer Pooja Rani (Sources: TNIE)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog for Boxing on Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics!
We have Pooja Rani in action against Algeria's Ichrak Chaib in the Women's Middleweight round of 16 at 2:33 PM IST.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Pooja Rani of India through to the Women's Middleweight Quarter Finals round with a unanimous decision after a dominating performance. The 30-year old is a win or two away from winning a medal after an amazing run.
Rani all set to advance to the Quarter Finals with a clinical and polished performance against the 20-year old Algerian.
Rani being calculative while avoiding costly mistakes , wearing the 20-year old out!
Chaib comes out really aggressive in the final round and is fighting with heart knowing the odds are against her!
The Indian Boxer has managed to use her experience to her advantage and leads at the end round 2!
The tempo has increased with both Boxers landing stinging blows.
Chaib starts off slowly but has now settled down and is looking better as the round progresses . Rani still has the upper hand though
Pooja Rani connecting at will as her superior experience is showing against the raw Algerian.
Pooja Rani starts the bout in a slow calculated manner landing jabs when needed compared to the aggressive 20 year old Algerian