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Mahamadkadyz Abdullaev wins Sydney 2000 men's 63.5kg boxing gold
Mahamadkadyz Abdullaev won the men's 63.5kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 1 October 2000.
2000-10-01 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Mahamadkadyz Abdullaev won the men's 63.5kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 1 October 2000. The title went to Uzbekistan, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. The gold-medal bout was decided on points, with a final score of 27–20 in the champion’s favour.
How it unfolded
Ricardo Williams (USA) took silver; Mohamed Allalou (Algeria) took bronze; Diogenes Luna Martinez (Cuba) took bronze. Both bronze medallists appear in this event’s final medal standings.
The wider picture
The category was contested in a knockout draw, with each bout determining who advanced to the next round. Men’s Olympic boxing used four two-minute rounds at this edition and a points system based on scoring blows. The losing semi-finalists shared bronze; neither had to win an additional third-place bout. The category limit separated these boxers from athletes competing at lighter and heavier weights.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Mahamadkadyz Abdullaev | Uzbekistan |
| Silver | Ricardo Williams | USA |
| Bronze | Mohamed Allalou | Algeria |
| Bronze | Diogenes Luna Martinez | Cuba |
Sources
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