China | Boxing

• Birthdate: May 18, 1981
• Weight: 48kg
• Height: 164cm
• Age: 28

Athlete Results

Boxing

24/08	Under 48kg Final Ranking	(1st)
24/08	Under 48kg Gold Medal Match (CHN vs MGL)	win
22/08	Under 48kg Semifinal - Match 1 (CHN vs IRL)	win
19/08	Under 48kg Quarterfinal - Match 2 (CHN vs KAZ)	win
16/08	Under 48kg Round of 16 - Match 4 (CHN vs FRA)	win
13/08	Under 48kg Round of 32 - Match 5 (CHN vs VEN)	win

Athlete Profile

Notes

• Born May 18, 1981.
• Only Chinese boxer ever to win an Olympic medal, having claimed bronze in 2004.
• Considered the best amateur boxer in the history of China and is clearly the country's best chance to win a boxing gold medal for the first time.
• Proved his 2005 world championship was far more than just a result of that event being held in his home country by defending the title in Chicago in 2007.
• Gave China its first medal at the world boxing championships by winning silver in 2003.
• Dominated all opponents en route to gold at the 2007 worlds, with none of his six bouts being decided by less than 12 points
• Easily defeated reigning world flyweight champion Rau'shee Warren of the United States during his bronze-medal run at the Athens Games.
• Captain of Chinese boxing team is among the oldest participants in this event and may turn professional after the Beijing Olympics.