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Tokyo 2020: Sulemanu Tetteh beats Marte de la Rosa to book R16 spot [VIDEO]

Fentuo Tahiru by Fentuo Tahiru
July 26, 2021
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Ghana’s Sulemanu Tetteh recorded a split decision (3-2) victory over Marte de la Rosa Rodrigo of the Dominican Republic in the Flyweight division to book a spot in the round of 16 of the Tokyo Olympics boxing event.

Insane energy from Sulemanu Tetteh. No breathing space for his opponent. Wild punching at times. Great win this is. De La Rosa is no mean an opponent, mind you. #TeamGhana🇬🇭 #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/wwL62dGNyO

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) July 26, 2021

The Black Bombers captain started slowly but gradually warmed himself into the fight, winning the last two rounds after falling behind in three of the five judges’ scorecards in the first round.

Look what it means to Sulemanu Tetteh to win that fight over Marte de la Rosa Rodrigo. Lost the first round but rallied back superbly to take the last two rounds and the win. A 3-2 split decision and a place in the last 16. #TeamGhana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/gJdr8h28O3

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) July 26, 2021

Tetteh showed great composure and technical ability, with quick movement and targeted punching, to eventually overpower his opponent on Monday morning.

Three of the five judges scored in favor of Tetteh, while two scored for Rodrigo.

The London 2012 Olympian, Tetteh, progresses to the Round of 16 and a step closer to the medal zone.

The Scorecard: Sulemanu Tetteh vs Marte de la Rosa

The Scorecard: Sulemanu Tetteh vs Marte de la Rosa

The next Ghanaian boxer in action will be Samuel Takyi against Jean Carlos Pachito Caicedo of Ecuador on Wednesday July 28 at 04:06GMT.

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