Oleksandr Khyzhniak Advances to the Semifinals in Men's 80kg Boxing at Paris 2024

In an exhilarating quarterfinal match held on August 2, 2024, at the North Paris Arena, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak showcased his prowess in the ring against Brazil's Wanderley de Souza Pereira in the Men's 80kg category.

Khyzhniak, who entered the bout as the third seed, demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy, earning a unanimous decision victory with a total score of 5-0 from the judges. Each judge scored the fight in favor of Khyzhniak, reflecting his dominance throughout the match. The scores from the judges were consistently favorable, with scores of 30 points awarded by each judge, indicating a well-fought contest where Khyzhniak controlled the pace and effectively landed significant punches.

On the other hand, de Souza Pereira, seeded sixth, faced a tough challenge and was unable to secure any points in this match, resulting in a disappointing defeat. The Brazilian boxer received warnings during the bout, which further compounded his struggles against the aggressive fighting style of Khyzhniak.

The match was officiated by a distinguished panel, including referee Muhammad Pohan from Indonesia and judges Manuel Vilarino from Argentina, Babak Bordbar Haghighi Sabet from Iran, Kabilan Sai Ashok from India, Susann Kopke from Germany, and Bachir Abbar from Morocco. Their expertise contributed to a fair and exciting contest, culminating in Khyzhniak's advancement to the semifinals.

As Khyzhniak prepares for the next stage of the competition, he maintains a strong focus on his goal of securing Olympic gold. His performance in the quarterfinals has solidified his status as a contender to watch in the Men's 80kg boxing division at the Paris 2024 Olympics.