Boxing head guards to be scrapped by Rio 2016

By Tom Degun

Boxing with_headguardsJuly 13 - The International Boxing Association (AIBA) are set drop head guards for elite men in amateur boxing ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, although they will remain in place for both female and junior fighters.







Medzhidov to lead Azerbaijan's seven strong London 2012

By Tom Degun

Magomedrasul Medzhidov_fighting_for_Baku_FiresJuly 1 - Reigning amateur super heavyweight champion Magomedrasul Medzhidov (pictured left), one of the biggest stars in amateur boxing, will lead a seven-strong Azerbaijan boxing team at London 2012 in a sport that represents the nation's biggest chance of an Olympics medal.




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