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Twelve years after Mexico’s last gold medal at the Olympic Games, a Mexican athlete steps into the ring in search of the gold medal in Paris 2024. This Friday, August 9, Marco Verde won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.
Since August 3, the Mexican athlete has brought joy to the entire country, after securing a medal by winning the quarter-finals in the men’s welterweight (71 kilos) category of Olympic boxing against Dev Nishant, originally from India.
The Mexicans’ joy grew when Marco Verde defeated Lewis Richardson of Great Britain in the semi-finals. It was an exciting fight that went in favor of the Mexican boxer by split decision.
Now, Marco Verde fought against Uzbek Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev for the gold medal, although he surrendered to his rival by unanimous decision of the judges. Nevertheless, Verde added to the Olympic medal table for Paris 2024.
Despite the result of this Friday, August 9, Marco Verde is the holder of the fourteenth medal in the history of Mexican boxing in the Olympic Games. In addition, he became the first Mexican boxer to qualify for a gold medal fight since Héctor López Colín won the silver in bantamweight in Los Angeles 1984.
Green Frame is silver! 🥈🇲🇽
With an indomitable spirit, Marco has won the silver medal for Mexico in Paris 2024. His triumph is a reflection of the passion and effort of all Mexicans.#WeAreAllOlympians pic.twitter.com/BwI8Btk7FB— Mexican Olympic Committee (@COM_Mexico) August 9, 2024
Marco Verde wins silver in Paris 2024: This was the welterweight boxing final vs. Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev
This August 9th, Marco Verde writes part of the history of Mexico in boxing. Through social networks it has been recorded that in the Montuosa neighborhood of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, the inhabitants of the place have gathered to support the Olympic champion.
Marco Verde vs. Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev: Round 3
A hug came 1 minute and 36 seconds before the end of the round, showing the tiredness of both boxers. And then another, and another… Marco Alonso caused his rival to tire, which was reflected.
In this third and final round, Marco won all the judges’ cards, although this was not enough to achieve the historic gold. The scores for the Mexican boxer were:
- Judge 1: 10 points
- Judge 2: 10 points
- Judge 3: 10 points
- Judge 4: 10 points
- Judge 5: 10 points
Marco Verde vs. Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev: Round 2 live
The uppercut he scored with his right hand despite being left-handed was celebrated not only by the judges, but also by the public who shouted in unison “Mexico, Mexico!” supporting the Aztec boxer.
The combinations that Marco Verde made were not enough to improve the impression of the judges, who gave him the same score as in the previous round.
- Judge 1: 9 points
- Judge 2: 9 points
- Judge 3: 9 points
- Judge 4: 9 points
- Judge 5: 9 points
Marco Verde vs. Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev: Round 1 live
In the first three minutes, both the Mexican and the Uzbek were hitting, throwing hooks from close and far to counter. However, in this round, all five judges gave Marco the lowest score.
Marco Verde’s ratings in this first round are:
- Judge 1: 9 points
- Judge 2: 9 points
- Judge 3: 9 points
- Judge 4: 9 points
- Judge 5: 9 points
Olympic boxing: How did Mexican boxer Marco Verde fare in the semi-finals of Paris 2024?
Mexican boxer Marco Verde fought in the semi-finals on August 6 against British boxer Lewis Richardson over three rounds, beating him by a split decision by the judges with a score of 3-2.
In the first round, the native of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, took a clear advantage over his rival. However, the second round was a different story. Verde slowed down. His rival was considered the winner of that round.
After the third round and after ‘prescribing’ strong blows, Marco Verde won all five cards in the last round to seal his ticket to the Olympic final, which he plans to dedicate to his family, especially to his father, who in his youth was also an Olympic athlete.
“I told myself that I was going to give a medal to my father, my grandmother and my coach,” the Mexican boxer said, according to AP.
Paris 2024 Olympic Boxing Final: What time does Marco Verde vs. Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev fight for gold?
With an outstanding career in international boxing tournaments, including the 2023 Pan American Games and Central American Games, Marco Verde won his first Olympic medal during the final in the 71-kilogram category.
- Date: Friday, August 9, 2024.
- Time: 1:30 p.m., Central Mexico time.
Olympic boxing final broadcast channels: Where to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Games online and streaming for free?
The good news is that you won’t have to stay up late to watch the Olympic boxing final in which Marco Verde is competing, although you’ll probably have to ask permission at work to take your lunch break, as the match promises a high chance of turning into gold.
There are different streaming options to watch the fight, where another medal will be added for Mexico.
- Open TV: Channel 5 and Channel 9.
- Cable TV: TUDN and Claro Sports.
- Streaming: Claro Sports YouTube Channel.
Paris 2024 medal table: How many medals has Mexico won so far?
Almost two weeks after the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Mexico has won five medals: two bronze and three silver, including Marco Verde’s.
Athletes such as Osmar Olvera, already a multi-Olympic medalist, in addition to the archery team and judoka Prisca Awiti are responsible for the medals that have Mexico in 62nd place in the medal table.
At the end of the Mexican Olympic day on August 9, the United States leads the medal table with 111 medals, of which 33 are gold. Here is the top 5 so far:
