27 July 2021 | Olympics

Bombers captain Shadiri Bwogi is out to salvage Uganda’s boxing hopes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as he faces Georgian boxer Eskerkhan Madiev on Tuesday. 

The round of 16 men’s welterweight (63-69kg) fight follows a bye situation for Bwogi while Madiev had to defeat Cuban boxer Lorenzo Sotomayor Collazo - a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics.

Bwogi 24, qualified for the Olympics by finishing third in the welterweight category at the 2020 African qualifying tournament in Diamniadio, Senegal.

On the other hand, Madiev secured a spot at the games through his performance at the 2021 European Qualifying Event in Paris, France.

The 23-year-old Georgian has wealth of experience for his age of 34 wins (1KO) and 16 losses in his amateur boxing career. Bwogi has won 4 fights and lost 2. 

A victory for Bwogi will mean Uganda’s first boxing win at the Olympics in 17 years. The winner will have to face either Zambian Zimba Stephen or Russian Zamkovoi Andrei at the quarterfinal stage.

When to watch Bwogi compete at the Tokyo Olympics;

Men's welterweight (63-69kg) Round of 16

Date and Time: Tue 27 July ( 11:30am EAT)

Venue: Ryōgoku Kokugikan

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