ATHENS, 27 August — Russia and Egypt will meet in the final of the Super Heavy Weight (+91kg) category at the Athens Olympic Boxing tournament. In the semifinals, world Champion Alexander POVETKIN (RUS) was against his nemesis of Roberto CAMMARELLE (ITA). POVETKIN beat the Italian in the finals of the 2002 and 2004 European Championships, and repeated the result at the Peristeri Boxing Hall. The judges scored the result 31-19 in favour of the Russian, who will meet Mohamed ALY (EGY) in the final. ALY accounted for Michel LOPEZ NUNEZ (CUB) in the second semifinal.
LOPEZ NUNEZ started nervously against Mohamed ALY (EGY) and was down by one point after the third round. The Cuban could not bridge that narrow gap, and lost the bout 18-16. It was a disappointing end to what had otherwise been a successful day for the Cuban boxers. |