End of the road for Nigeria in boxing as Olaitan Olaore is defeated at Paris Olympics
It was the end of the road for Nigeria in boxing event as Olaitan Olaore was defeated at the 2024 Paris Olympic games on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Nigerian boxer Olaitan Olaore was defeated in the men’s 92kg heavyweight category at the Paris Olympics.
Olaore faced Kazakhstan’s Oralbay Aibek and lost by a unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 30-26 in favor of Aibek.
Aibek dominated the fight, winning all three rounds decisively. This victory propels Aibek to the next round of the competition.
Olaore’s defeat effectively ends Nigeria’s chances for a medal in boxing at these Games. This setback follows earlier disappointments, as Cynthia Ogunsemilore was disqualified after failing a doping test and Dolapo Omole was ruled out due to injury.
