Best Olympic boxing bout you've seen?

With the Olympics just around the corner, what's the best ever Olympic boxing bout you've seen?

For me, it would be Sugar Ray Leonard's win over fearsome Cuban puncher Andres Aldama in '76 - an absolutely cracking bout.

Other than that, James DeGale vs Darren Sutherland was exciting (like a high-class version of tag) and Kahn's losing effort to Kindelan sticks in the mind.

Watching the 18yr old Khan try to dethrone Olympic legend Kindelan was edge of the seat stuff. Going into the last round it was still up for grabs but Mario made his experience tell in the end. Disappointing result but a tremendous showing from Khan.

Also enjoyed watching Nicola Adams make history.

Be interesting to see if there's anyone at these games who immediately stands out as a star of the future. Any Brits who win medals will undoubtedly become immediate "celebrities" and make a bloody fortune without actually doing anything. Would also add that if any Brits win gold, will they be given an OBE/MBE or similar like so many of the Team GB athletes from 2012?

Doubt he'll be getting an honour but looking forward to seeing Michael Conlan in Rio, he's the World, European and Commonwealth champion and looking good going into the games and is a fantastic boxer

DAVE667 wrote:Watching the 18yr old Khan try to dethrone Olympic legend Kindelan was edge of the seat stuff. Going into the last round it was still up for grabs but Mario made his experience tell in the end. Disappointing result but a tremendous showing from Khan.

Also enjoyed watching Nicola Adams make history.

Be interesting to see if there's anyone at these games who immediately stands out as a star of the future. Any Brits who win medals will undoubtedly become immediate "celebrities" and make a bloody fortune without actually doing anything. Would also add that if any Brits win gold, will they be given an OBE/MBE or similar like so many of the Team GB athletes from 2012?

I bloody loved Khan during those Olympics - he was sensational. Then he turned pro...

marty2086 wrote:Doubt he'll be getting an honour but looking forward to seeing Michael Conlan in Rio, he's the World, European and Commonwealth champion and looking good going into the games and is a fantastic boxer

He's looks good for a medal but faces stiff competition at bantam in the shape of highly touted American Shakur Stevenson and Cuban Robeisy Ramirez. Looks a great three-way shoot-out.

Really hope Pat McCormack gets a good draw - fantastic boxer.