Official 2012 Olympic Boxing Discussion Thread

They dig them some Evans. :arran

 

Round 1

Right jab by Evans as Sapiyev comes in firing the southpaw 1-2 hard. Evans is able to shift his base out of the way, kicking his legs out behind himself and disappearing as Sapiyev keeps the pressure on. Sapiyev yet to land a minute in. Evans not really scoring either, just the odd jab. Here's a right hook from Sapiyev, knocking Evans into a more hurried pace while circling. 1-2 by Evans while moving. Sapiyev sets his feet and throws a 1-2 through the gloves. Right jab by Sapiyev. 1-2 falling in, as Evans gets his arms up in the way and holds him. Sapiyev jabs into the guard while circling left. Evans is being shut down. Left to the body by Sapiyev.

IB's score: 5-3 to Sapiyev

 

Judges' scores: 4-2 to Sapiyev.

 

Round 2

Slaps by Evans on the outside. Sapiyev gets the ear muffs on, spreading to the flanks of his face to catch Evans' slaps, then gets on his ramrod right jab. Evans is pushed to the ropes and falls in to lean against Sapiyev. Left to the body by Sapiyev. Evans is circling and staying mum. Sapiyev darts in with high right jabs to the guard, making Evans lean back above the waist far out of offensive position. Sapiyev is controlling Evans with the jab, not penetrating and scoring with it but being the ring general. 1-2-1-2-1-2 by Sapiyev, blocked but forcing Evans back. Double right jab by Evans, pawing and missing as he boldly steps forward for a moment. Sapiyev steps back and lines up a left hand lead.

IB's score: 5-1 and 10-4 to Sapiyev.

 

Judges' scores: 6-3 and 10-5 to Sapiyev.