The round of 16 starts right now featuring Mark Anthony Barriga vs. Birzhan Zhakipov from Kazakhstan for the Light Flyweight Division or 49kg. division. The Filipino enters with a loud applause for the Barriga.
Round 1:
The Kazakhs is more determined compared to Barriga. Good exchanged of blows from both boxers.
Scores: 5-4 in favor of Kazakhstan
Round 2:
Scores: 6-3 Total 10-8 in favor of the Philippines
Round 3:
A deduction for Mark Anthony Barriga, two point deduction for the Philippines meaning 2 point to the Kazakhstan boxer. Both boxers were deducted by two points. This was according to ABAP President Ed Picson.
Total Score: 17-16 in favor of Zhakipov
Mark Anthony Barriga was defeated by Kazakhstan fighter Birzhan Zhakipov
The Philippine boxing contingent campaign in the 2012 London Olympics have already ended after the defeat of the lone Philippine representative, Mark Anthony Barriga.
