Armenian boxer Rafael Hovhannisyan (80 kg) won his second victory at the Olympic qualification in Bangkok and made it to the 1/8 finals.
In 1/16 finals Rafael defeated Lithuanian Robertas Liorankas by unanimous decision of judges (5-0).
Hovhannisyan's next bout will take place on 30 May against the winner of the pair Go Wakaya (Japan) / Keven Bosejour (Canada). There are only 3 quotas at 80kg, Hovhannisyan needs 3 more wins to get his licence, but it is possible to lose in the semi-finals, then there will be another fight between the losers of the semi-finals for the last quota.
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