Jordanian role model packs punch at Games
- Published: 30 Jul 2012 at 23.48
- Online news: Sports
Ihab Almatbouli made history as he became the first boxer from Jordan to win an Olympic bout here on Monday.
Ihab Almatbouli of Jordan celebrates his 19-7 points decision over Lukmon Lawal of Nigeria in their first round Light-heavyweight (81kg) match of the London 2012 Olymipic Games at the Excel Arena in London.
The 26-year-old, put on a classy display to defeat Nigerian Lukmon Lawal 19-7 in a light-heavyweight contest.
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