July 29th 2024.
Delicious Orie, a talented boxer from Team GB, experienced a heartbreaking loss at the Paris Olympics. Despite being inspired by the likes of former Olympic champion Anthony Joshua and holding an impressive record at the amateur level, Orie's journey at the Olympics ended abruptly with a controversial defeat.
After winning gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the European Games in 2023, Orie entered the Paris Olympics as the No. 2 seed. He was expected to challenge for a medal, but unfortunately, his hopes were cut short by a split-decision loss to Armenia's Davit Chaloyan.
In an emotional interview, Orie expressed his disappointment, stating, "I've let everybody down, I've let Great Britain down, I'm really upset. I just have to lick my wounds and carry on, I guess." He believed that he had done enough to win the fight but acknowledged that Chaloyan had his moments as well. Orie also mentioned that he would have to watch the fight back to fully understand what went wrong.
As Orie's amateur career came to an unexpected end, he reflected on the journey he had taken and how it had come to a sudden stop. He admitted that it was a tough pill to swallow, but he hoped to look back in a few years and be proud of the effort he had put in.
When asked about the pressure he felt after Team GB's disappointing start in the boxing event, Orie replied, "I guess I've been under a bit of pressure, but that wasn't the reason for what happened today." He took full responsibility for the loss, acknowledging that he had let a few "stupid shots" in and that he should have done better.
Orie's defeat sparked controversy on social media, with many fans believing that he had been robbed of the victory. Even popular boxing YouTube channel IFL TV shared their disappointment, stating, "Delicious Orie has just been robbed against Davit Chaloyan. That's an absolute disgrace."
Unfortunately, Orie's defeat was not the only controversial decision for Team GB's boxing team. Fellow boxer Rosie Eccles also suffered a contentious loss, leaving her in tears. Eccles believed she had won the fight, saying, "In my mind, I won that fight. I'm really shocked." Her disappointment was shared by many, including BBC boxing pundit Steve Bunce, who stated, "I'm genuinely shocked. I really did think she'd get it." He also expressed frustration with the judges' decision, saying, "It's a bad decision."
Despite the disappointment and controversy surrounding their losses, both Orie and Eccles expressed gratitude for the support they received and apologized for not being able to bring home a medal. They both believed they had given their all and were proud of their journey to the Olympics.
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