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Yuberjen Martinez
Yuberjen Martinez (Image credit: Colombian Olympic Committee)
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Colombia’s Yuberjen Martinez wins Olympic silver in boxing

by Adriaan Alsema August 14, 2016

Colombia light fly boxer Yuberjen Martinez won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Sunday after losing the final to Hasanboy Dusmatov from Uzbekistan.

Martinez’ medal is the third for his country.

Weightlifter Oscar Figueroa had already won gold and judoka Yuri Alvear secured a silver medal.

While entire Colombia was anxious to see Martinez secure a second gold medal, Dusmatov proved too strong.

The Uzbek lost no round to his Colombian opponent and defeated Martinez with 3-0.

The South American country’s eyes will now be on star sportsmen like BMX World champion Mariana Pajon who will compete on Tuesday and two-time triple jump world champion Caterine Ibarguen, who will be competing later on Sunday.

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