Guillermo RIGONDEAUX (CUBA) vs Liu YUAN (CHINA) OLYMPIC Fight

On August 17, 2004, at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall in Athens, Greece, Cuban southpaw Guillermo “Rigo” Rigondeaux began his campaign to secure a historic second consecutive Olympic gold. His opponent in the opening bout of the bantamweight (54 kg) tournament was Liu Yuan of China. From the first bell, Rigondeaux’s world-class defensive skills, lightning-quick counter-punching, and fluid footwork were on full display. He dominated the exchanges, landing sharp jabs and overhand lefts, building a comfortable lead early on. Liu struggled to find any rhythm, and Rigondeaux's clean technique and ring IQ shone through. He secured a decisive points victory, winning 21–7, advancing smoothly to the next round. This match set the tone for Rigondeaux’s flawless Olympic run in Athens. It highlighted his mastery of amateur boxing ‒ outstanding reflexes, accuracy, and tactical awareness ‒ that would eventually lead to facing top-tier opponents like Worapoj Petchkoom and earning gold. His performance in this bout remains a classic example of Rigo’s brilliance at the top of the amateur ranks. 📍 Date: August 17, 2004 📍 Location: Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall, Athens, Greece 🏅 Event: Men’s Bantamweight (54 kg), Round of 32 🔥 Relive the technique, precision, and dominance of one of the greatest amateur fighters ever. Like, comment, and subscribe for more unforgettable Olympic boxing moments! -------------------- ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ to the channel people 00:00 Intro 1:14 Round 1 3:31 Round 2 5:40 Round 3 7:18 Round 4 -------------------- Follow me insta @charlessalbox facebook @charlessalbox #boxing #usaboxing #boxeocubano #rigondeaux #olympic