David Ayrapetyan sails into last four

Russia's David Ayrapetyan has outclassed Ferhat Pehlivan of Turkey to book his place in the semi-final of the light flyweight tournament.

The Russian started enthusiastically and was letting fly with a string of rapid combinations.

Pehlivan was struggling to affect the contest and Ayrapetyan was firmly in the ascendancy.

The Turk came forward in the final round but walked onto a lot of Ayrapetyan's counter-punches.

The Russian's lead was four points at the start of the round and he stretched that advatage by forcing a standing count with a heavy blow.

Ayrapetyan controlled the bout from start to finish and he went on to clinch a 19-11 verdict.