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Irie becomes Japan's first woman champion in Olympic boxing

Both boxers were letting their fists go in a lively and open contest at Kokugikan Arena

Irie becomes Japan's first woman champion in Olympic boxing
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Sena Irie became the first Japanese woman to win Olympic boxing gold on Tuesday, defeating Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines on unanimous points to take the featherweight title in Tokyo.

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