London-2012: Abbos Atoev settles for bronze

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan’s boxer Abbos Attoev lost in semifinal of the weight category of 75 kg and had to content with bronze medal of Olympic Games in London.

Two time world champion Abbos Atoev won the first round in the bout against Ryoto Murata with the score 4-1. The second round ended with 4-4 draw.

In the third round, Atoev tried to hold his advantage and chose defensive approach. But referees handed over victory with the score 4-8 to his opponent.

Abbos Attoev completed his participation in London Games and won the second bronze medal of Uzbekistan. Judoka Rishod Sobirov won a bronze medal in weight category of 60 kg.