Wanderley de Souza Pereira Triumphs Over Cedrick Belony-Duliepre in Men's 80kg Boxing Prelims

In a thrilling encounter at the North Paris Arena on July 30, 2024, Brazil's Wanderley de Souza Pereira faced off against Haiti's Cedrick Belony-Duliepre in the Men's 80kg boxing preliminaries. The match was part of the Round of 16, and it showcased the intense competition of the Olympic boxing event.

From the beginning, de Souza Pereira demonstrated his skill and agility, quickly taking control of the bout. The Brazilian boxer, seeded 6th in the event, proved his mettle against the Haitian fighter. Throughout the match, the judges were consistently impressed by de Souza Pereira's performance, scoring him a total of 30 points across five judges, while Belony-Duliepre struggled to score, ending up with 0 points.

Cedrick Belony-Duliepre, born on January 24, 1999, tried his best to mount a comeback but was overwhelmed by the relentless offense of de Souza Pereira. The judges awarded de Souza Pereira the victory, marking a significant step in his Olympic journey.

The match concluded with de Souza Pereira celebrating his victory, while Belony-Duliepre will look to regroup for future competitions. This bout not only highlighted the competitive spirit of the athletes but also set the stage for the exciting rounds to come in the boxing discipline of the Olympics.

The victory is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Wanderley de Souza Pereira, who now moves forward in the tournament with hopes of securing a medal for Brazil.