Erislandy Alvarez Borges Dominates Jugurtha Ait Bekka in Men's 63.5kg Boxing Prelims

In an exhilarating match at the North Paris Arena, Erislandy Alvarez Borges of Cuba showcased his boxing prowess by defeating Jugurtha Ait Bekka of Algeria in the Men's 63.5kg preliminaries, Round of 16. The bout took place on July 29, 2024, where both athletes entered the ring with determination to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Alvarez Borges, a young and talented boxer born on July 14, 2000, demonstrated his skills with a commanding performance, earning a decisive victory with a score of 5 points to Ait Bekka's 0. The judges were unanimous in their scoring, each awarding Alvarez Borges a perfect score of 30, reflecting his dominance throughout the match.

Jugurtha Ait Bekka, born on March 4, 1996, and seeded third in this event, fought valiantly but was unable to match the speed and technique of his Cuban opponent. Ait Bekka, representing Algeria, was ultimately left with a disappointing loss as he was declared the loser in this knockout round.

The match was officiated by a panel of six judges, including referee Piroska Beki from Hungary, and judges from Morocco, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Canada. The event, which was part of the Olympic boxing schedule, was held in front of a fervent crowd at the North Paris Arena, contributing to the electric atmosphere of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

This victory propels Alvarez Borges forward in the tournament, where he aims to continue his path toward Olympic glory. As for Ait Bekka, he leaves the ring with valuable experience and determination to improve in future competitions. With the Olympics well underway, fans are eager to see how these athletes will perform in their upcoming matches.