Italy bids farewell to the boxing tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After the theft suffered by Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine, the controversial elimination of Irma Testa, and the match of Angela Carini that received widespread media attention worldwide, on the ring of the North Paris Arena, the last remaining blue fighter has also been eliminated from the Games in the French capital. Diego Lenzi had a good opportunity in the quarter-finals of the +92 kg category, but our super heavyweight was unable to overcome the tough German Nelvie Raman Tiafack.
A victory would have ensured a bronze medal at least, but the Emiliano bids farewell to the tournament after losing to an opponent who appeared solid and consistent, but far from irresistible. The German won by unanimous decision (5-0: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28), proving more incisive in some decisive moments. In the first round, he fought a bit defensively, but the Azzurri’s punches were not precise; the initial left and a right at the end did not faze him, while Tiafack impressed with his defense and combinations.
In the second round, the German started vigorously and landed a hook on Lenzi’s right cheek. The Azzurri felt the impact but quickly reacted and responded to his opponent. Our representative seemed to lack mobility and was left at the mercy of his opponent, falling behind in the score irreparably. In the last three minutes, Diego made some attempts to assert himself and show his worth, but still couldn’t disturb his opponent significantly.