Imane Khelif will box for Olympic gold tonight, facing Yang Liu in the welterweight final at Paris 2024.
Khelif’s Olympic campaign has proven highly controversial, with the Algerian having allegedly failed a gender eligibility test in 2023 due to the presence of certain chromosomes. That test result led to Khelif’s disqualification from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA).
The IBA previously ran Olympic boxing but was dropped by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) before the Tokyo Games. The IOC no longer recognises the IBA as a governing body due to concerns over the organisation’s finances and ties to Russia, and due to fears of corruption.
In Paris, Khelif found herself under intense scrutiny after her first fight, as Angela Carini withdrew after just 46 seconds. The Italian, who received one significant punch from Khelif, retired from the bout in tears and said she had “never been hit so hard” in her life. Carini later apologised, while Khelif went on to ease past Luca Anna Hamori and Janjaem Suwannapheng via unanimous decision.
Now, the 25-year-old faces China’s Yang, as both fighters chase Olympic gold. Also in Paris, Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting will box for gold while part of the same gender row as Khelif, having also been DQed at the 2023 World Championships.
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Imane Khelif beats Yang Liu to win Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Imane Khelif gets it done via unanimous decision, as Yang Liu takes silver for China.
Khelif, now an Olympic gold medalist, is hoisted onto her coach’s shoulders and paraded around – in front of ecstatic Algerian fans!
Khelif’s nation’s flag is wrapped around her shoulders.

Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:17
Imane Khelif beats Yang Liu to win Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:14
Imane Khelif fights Yang Liu for Olympic boxing gold in Paris
The second round also goes Khelif’s way! A healthy lead for her, and the final round is upon us…
Yang backs up the Algerian. Grazing shots are landing for both fighters. Nice jab by Yang.
Yang corners Khelif, but the Algerian circles away smartly. Intermittent punches are landing for both boxers.
A scrappy entry from Yang, and the welterweights clinch briefly. They’re separated, and Yang lands a swift jab.
Khelif drops her hands low in the final few seconds… There’s the final bell!
Surely gold for Khelif! We’ll know in a moment…
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:13
Imane Khelif fights Yang Liu for Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Every judge has the first round 10-9 in Khelif’s favour. Second round now.
Khelif steps in with a good left straight, then catches Yang with a right as the Chinese fighter tries to circle away. Good work.
Both boxers land simultaneously now. Yang is trying to stay on the front foot. Khelif slings a cross at the body.
Yang is walking onto counter punches here and there. Decent jab by Khelif now. A bit of grappling creeps into the contest.
Now it’s Yang with a counter shot! A solid left hand in close. A scrappy exchange ensues.
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:08
Imane Khelif fights Yang Liu for Olympic boxing gold in Paris
There’s a loud chant of “Imane” from the Algerian fans. The fighters touch gloves. First round under way…
Yang stands southpaw, Khelif orthodox. Both fighters take the centre of the ring at once. Khelif misses with a few jabs. And a couple more.
Now Yang skips forward and gets off a couple of shots. Snapping jab by Yang now. Both women land in the next exchange.
Yang can see that jab coming from a mile off so far. Good cross to the body of the Chinese boxer, however.
Now a clean cross to the head of Yang! The best punch of the fight so far, and it’s come from Khelif. Another chant from her compatriots in the stands.
Yang with a left straight to the body.
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:04
Imane Khelif fights Yang Liu for Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Both fighters are in the ring! Here we go, final fight of the night, and the most-anticipated of the Paris Olympics…
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 22:00
Imane Khelif fights Yang Liu for Olympic boxing gold in Paris
The noise in here has just skyrocketed, Algerians on their feet, flags up high and tossed around these pockets of supporters.
Boos for China, too, the main event tonight is here.
This is a huge fixture for Khelif, no doubt about it, the Algerian fans have hoovered up these tickets and have now come to life under the roof of Philippe-Chatrier.
Jack Rathborn9 August 2024 21:59
Lazizbek Mullojonov seals heavyweight gold with win over Loren Alfonso at Olympics
Lazizbek Mullojonov takes the gold medal for Uzbekistan!
He wins via unanimous decision, as Azerbaijan’s Loren Alfonso is forced to settle for silver!

Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:56
Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov vie for heavyweight gold at Olympics
Every scorecard has Mullojonov two rounds up so far.
Now Alfonso takes the centre of the ring, but clearly it’s not his instinct to attack first; he’s in position to throw, but he won’t let his hands go…
Good cross to the body, it seems, but Alfonso is warned for firing it low, after Mullojonov complains. I’m not sure about that one…
Alfonso has gradually increased the tempo as the round has progressed, to be fair to him. But it seems like it will be too little too late.
We’ll find out in a moment!
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:53
Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov vie for heavyweight gold at Olympics
Mullojonov steps in with a one-two and misses. He lands his next straight, but Alfonso lands a hook at the same time.
Alfonso’s defence has been quite impressive, but he’s not been active enough with his output.
Slick counter one-two by the Azerbaijani now, however.
He then blocks a combination from Mullojonov, who is continuing to box on the front foot.
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:49