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Anthony Ogogo wins thriller against world number one Ievgen Khytrov

Ogogo earns upset win over Khytrov
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Anthony Ogogo stuns world number one Ievgen Khytrov to win on count-back and earn a place in the middleweight quarter-finals.

Anthony Ogogo has produced an inspired performance to beat reigning world champion Ievgen Khytrov.

The 23-year-old made a strong start, throwing nice combinations and finishing the first round with a right-hand counter to lead 5-3.

Khytrov moved forward in round two, making Ogogo work against the ropes and forcing the referee to give the Brit two standing counts.

Ogogo held a one-point lead going into the final round and came out firing, landing consistently and fending off a relentless late surge from the Ukrainian.

A close decision had the fighters level at 18-18 with Ogogo earning a stunning upset victory on count-back.

Ogogo now advances to the last eight and maintains a realistic chance of winning a medal in a very tough 75kg middleweight division.

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