This archive report was first published on 24 July 2021.
July 24, 2021, Tokyo, Japan - The Tokyo Olympics witnessed a thrilling featherweight duel between Kenya's Nick Okoth and Mongolian Erdenebat Tsendbaatar, with the latter emerging victorious in a split decision.
Okoth's hopes for an Olympic medal took a hit as he lost 3-2 on points in a closely contested match.
The Mongolian's strong performance in the opening round earned him a maximum score from three judges, while two gave Okoth the maximum score of 10.
Okoth bounced back in the second round, using his strong right-hand jab and wide reach to secure a maximum points score from three judges, while two gave the Mongolian a maximum score.
However, in the third round, Okoth's fatigue allowed the Mongolian to outscore him, with three judges giving him a 10 while only two gave the Kenyan a 10.
-Alex Isaboke reports from Tokyo, Japan-
