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Jorge Gutierrez wins Sydney 2000 men's 75kg boxing gold
Jorge Gutierrez won the men's 75kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000.
2000-09-30 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Jorge Gutierrez won the men's 75kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000. The title went to Cuba, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. The gold-medal bout was decided on points, with a final score of 17–15 in the champion’s favour.
How it unfolded
Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov (Russia) took silver; Vugar Alekperov (Azerbaijan) took bronze; Zsolt Erdei (Hungary) 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 | Jorge Gutierrez | Cuba |
| Silver | Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov | Russia |
| Bronze | Vugar Alekperov | Azerbaijan |
| Bronze | Zsolt Erdei | Hungary |
Sources
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