At the 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, Cape Verdian athlete Nancy Moreira showcased her impressive boxing skills by securing a unanimous decision win over Mexico’s Gricelda Duran. Moreira started boxing at the age of 23 and won gold at the 2023 African Boxing Championships. Her dedication to the sport has transformed her life, and she is determined to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Meanwhile, Irish boxing prospect Martin McDonagh took a significant step towards achieving his Olympic dreams by delivering a first-round stoppage win over Vietnam’s Doan Ngoc Nieu at the Indoor Stadium Huamark. McDonagh, a super heavyweight, is considered a potential Olympic medallist at Los Angeles 2028 but is confident that he can make it to the Games sooner.
European champion and world bronze medallist Ayoub El Aissaoui also advanced in the tournament with a unanimous decision win over Canada’s Doni Foreman in the men’s +92 division. The athletes’ participation at Paris 2024 is subject to their National Olympic Committees selecting them to represent their delegation. Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament.
