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.
Follow live updates and results below:
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
Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov vie for heavyweight gold at Olympics
Mullojonov stands southpaw and presses forward early. Decent right hook by the Uzbek.
Alfonso stands orthodox and circles away. Good head movement by the Azerbaijani for the most part…
So Mullojonov goes downstairs, with a hard left hook to the body!
Now Mullojonov tests Alfonso’s guard with a cross. Nothing doing there. The Uzbek soon puts himself off-balance with a hook.
Alfonso has been a bit too passive so far, although he lands a well-timed counter shot now! And another. And one more, just before the bell!
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:45
Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov vie for heavyweight gold at Olympics
Finally, it’s time for the heavies!
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:41
Olympics 2024: Boxing medal ceremonies
More medals are being handed out before the action resumes!
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:30
Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov vie for heavyweight gold at Olympics
Next up, it’s men’s heavyweight action between Loren Alfonso and Lazizbek Mullojonov.
Alfonso is representing Azerbaijan, while Mullojonov is another Uzbek standout from the Paris Games.
First, though, some of the boxing champions from these Olympics are having their medal ceremony.
Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:19
Olympics 2024: Some great photos from the first fight of the night



Alex Pattle9 August 2024 21:10