Those punches rarely carried enough strength to halt Sabyrkhan’s advance. The Kazakh followed him throughout the bout, applied steady pressure, and forced repeated clinches. Sabyrkhan delivered the heavier shots and controlled the direction of the fight. Four judges awarded him the decision, and he went on to capture the gold medal.
A forward lean also leaves Kamara’s head exposed when he jumps into range. Sharp light middleweights can intercept him with lead hooks or straight right hands. Elite reflexes may not be necessary because the repeated entry allows disciplined opponents to time him with jabs or short
