One bout away from glory

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Published: 10 Aug 2012 at 20.01
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LONDON -- Thai boxer Kaew Pongprayoon has booked a place in the gold-medal final after beating Russia's David Ayrapetyan in the semi-finals of the light flyweight division at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Friday.

The 32-year-old Kamphaeng Phet fighter, in blue, claimed a 13-12 victory against the 28-year-old Russian.

Kaew will face China's reigning champion Zou Shiming in the final match at 2.30am Sunday Bangkok time. Zou defeated Paddy Barnes of Ireland earlier.

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amerman
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Discussion 4 : 10 Aug 2012 at 22.024
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Great Fight Kaew. Wish you all the luck for your next fight. Hit China hard.
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I thought the Irishman defeated Zou Shiming. If the judges are that impressed with the Chinese boxer, Kaew is going to have to win very decisively. Hit him hard, sarge. And hats off to that Cuban coach who works with Kaew.
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He done did it! Bravo! But he's got a tough fight ahead of him. Luck be with him.
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As pointed out by someone earlier, all the Thai athletes deserve Gold for their many years of hard work and dedication to represent Thailand. Bravo!
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