Anthony Ogogo wins thriller against world number one Ievgen Khytrov

Ogogo earns upset win over Khytrov

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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