Tanzanian boxer eyes last eight spot at Commonwealth Games

Korean referee Kim Jongjin declares Tanzania boxer Yusuf Lucasi Changalawe (right) the winner after his light heavyweight bout against Nigeria’s David Akintola at the ongoing Commonwealth Games at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC Centre, Hall 5) in Glasgow, Scotland. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The Tanzanian produced a disciplined performance to claim a 4-1 split-decision win, earning his place in the last 16 and keeping alive his dream of reaching the podium