Olympics - Women's 66kg
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by Stephen Abiola | in Betting Tips
Imane Khelif of Algeria and Liu Yang of China will clash in the women’s 66kg boxing finals at the Paris Olympics. Both fighters have perfectly handled every challenge thrown at them despite gender controversies surrounding their eligibility. Khelif was dominant against Anna Luca Hamori in the quarters and Janjaem Suwannapheng in the semis. Her combative style makes her the odds-on favorite against Taiwan’s Liu Yang. However, the Chinese boxer is an experienced fighter with a track record to show for it. The 32-year-old fighter won gold at the Asian Games and the 2023 World Championships. Although both athletes will get an Olympic medal, this fight gives them a chance to silence their critics.
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Imane Khelif - Liu Yang Key Points
- Imane Khelif has won her last two matches 5-0 when listed as the favorite.
- Liu Yang has been the favorite in her last three games, winning 5-0 on two occasions.
- Liu Yang has fought in 33 professional matches, picking up 26 victories.
- Imane Khelif has a boxing record of 41-9, winning six by TKOs.
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Our Imane Khelif vs Liu Yang Prediction
It looks like Imane Khelif has finally come of age since making her professional boxing debut in 2018. This is the second time the 25-year-old is representing the African country at this event after reaching the women’s lightweight quarterfinals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was also the runner-up at the 2022 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. In November 2023, she defeated Suwanun Antanai through a third-round TKO in a professional fight. However, Liu Yang is an experienced fighter currently on top of her game. It will be an exciting matchup on Friday night. Our prediction for Imane Khelif vs Liu Yang: Imane Khelif to win the Olympic gold medal.
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