How Omad Ahmadisafa lost his 51kg bout by such a narrow margin
Ahmadisafa, 31, initially Kickboxing He got involved in fights as a teenager and took up boxing after an injury left him unable to kick for five months.
He adapted perfectly to the transition and after seeking asylum in Germany in 2021, IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024.
On the Hill, Ahmadisafa 2021 World Championships Silver MedalistBut he was not daunted by the task.
Their match was the first to be played on a Sunday morning amid much noise. North Paris ArenaThe 29-year-old Hill burst into the arena but when the first bell rang, Ahmadisafa got off to the more aggressive start, landing punches early on.
It was a thrilling first three minutes, with Ahmadi Safa catching Hill on multiple occasions, but the former U.S. junior champion landed clean shots to take the first round. All 5 cards.
Undaunted, Ahmadisafa pressed on to Hill and scored for his efforts. Three out of five judges gave it a 10-9 victory. He won the second round to keep his hopes alive.
That is, this match Three cards drawBut after trailing the other two, Ahmadisafa knew he needed to perform nearly flawlessly in the final round.
But in the end, Hill's strength shone through and he made it through to the last 16, while Ahmadisafa put in a brave performance but fell just short.
