Adilbek Niyazymbetov clinches light heavyweight final berth

Kazakhstan's Adilbek Niyazymbetov has scored a controversial victory over Ukraine's Oleksandr Gvozdyk in their light heavyweight semi-final.

Gvozdyk made a decent start, producing the better quality in a close opening round that ended four points apiece.

The Ukrainian was demonstrating some impressive accuracy with single shots that continually tagged Niyazymbetov.

Despite being second best for most of the contest, Niyazymbetov found himself just a point behind as the third round approached.

Gvozdyk was hardly troubled in the final round but still went on to drop a decision on countback.

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