Boxing
Great Britain sent only one boxer to Athens, the 17-year old Amir Khan. Khan tore through his first four fights, including two that the referees had to stop prematurely. His loss in the final to the defending Olympic champion and three-time world champion gave Khan a 4-1 record and a silver medal; many hoped he would compete the 2008 Summer Olympics but in the event he decided to turn professional later in 2004.
The silver medal put Britain in a four-way tie for 8th place in the boxing medals scoreboard.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | |||||||
| Amir Khan | Lightweight | Kaperonis (GRE) W RSC |
Stilianov (BUL) W 37-21 |
Baik (KOR) W RSC |
Yeleuov (KAZ) W 40-26 |
Gold Medal Final Kindelán (CUB) L 22-30 |
02 ! |
Read more about this topic: Great Britain At The 2004 Summer Olympics
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