GB Gold Youth Olympics Dakar 2026 – Michael Maughan first gold medal!
UK’s Michael Maughan beat Bibarys Ashirbay of Kazakhstan on a split decision in the 70kg final. Maughan celebrated GB’s first gold medal in Dakar.
Boxer, Maughan had edged the first two rounds on the judges scorecards and held off his opponent through to the final bell. Won with a 4-1 score.
The men’s 70kg final was the last bout of the opening session and produced a first gold medal in Dakar 2026 for Great Britain.
Six days of fierce competition in the Boxing ring at the Youth Olympic Games reached its conclusion.
Also
Subscribe – for latest videos and live streams
On the go – key in ynuk.tv
Your reaction – drop by our comment box and tell us what you think
https://www.facebook.com/YNUKtv
https://x.com/YourNewsUKtv
https://www.instagram.com/yournewsuktv
https://www.youtube.com/@ynuktv
https://bsky.app/profile/yournewsuktv.bsky.social
