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Rudolf Kraj beats Olanda Anderson 13–12 in Sydney
Rudolf Kraj of the Czech Republic defeated American Olanda Anderson 13–12 in the men’s 81 kg light-heavyweight competition at the Sydney Olympics on 24 September 2000. The contest was bout 200 in Round 2, held during the afternoon session at Exhibition Halls 3 and 4.
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A one-point decision in Round 2
Rudolf Kraj of the Czech Republic defeated American Olanda Anderson 13–12 in the men’s 81 kg light-heavyweight competition at the Sydney Olympics on 24 September 2000. The contest was bout 200 in Round 2, held during the afternoon session at Exhibition Halls 3 and 4.
The corners and the result
Anderson boxed from the red corner and Kraj from the blue. Kraj won on points, finishing one point ahead of Anderson. The result advanced Kraj from the second round of the Olympic draw.
Anderson’s military sport background
Anderson was a U.S. Army staff sergeant stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. He competed through the military’s athlete program and was among 15 military athletes on the United States Olympic team in Sydney.
The bout score
| Result | Rudolf Kraj | Olanda Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 13 | 12 |
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