Olympic Boxing – Men’s Super Heavyweight Gold Medal Fight - Bakhodir Jalolov vs Richard Torres Jr. Preview & Prediction
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Men’s Super Heavyweight final taking place? 07:15 on Sunday 8th August (UK time)
Where is the Men’s Super Heavyweight final taking place? Ryogoku Kokugikan
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Men’s Super Heavyweight? Tony Yoka of France
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The final of this event is between Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan and Richard Torres Jr of the United States. These two both enjoyed stoppages in their semi-final victories. Torres Jr defeated Kamyshbek Kunkabayev of Kazakhstan and Jalolov’s victim was Frazer Clarke of Great Britain.
Jalolov competed at the 2016 Olympics but didn’t manage to pick up a medal but since then he has won the gold medal in the 2019 World Championships. Torres Jr, on the other hand, has surprised many by reaching the final after having little experience ahead of the games.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
The pre-tournament favourite remains the favourite heading into the final and that is Uzbekistan’s 2019 World Championships gold medalist. Bakhodir Jalolov will be the expected winner of this final bout.
TSZ Tip: BAKHODIR JALOLOV (Uzbekistan) TO WIN
