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Why was Truong Dinh Hoang tried and lost?

Bac NinhThe seven-year long thirst for a SEA Games gold medal still haunts Truong Dinh Hoang, when he was sentenced to lose in the 75-81kg boxing semi-final.

Truong Dinh Hoang is considered capable of winning the gold medal in the 75-81kg boxing category. But, he faced many difficulties before Maikhel Roberrd Muskita of Indonesia in the semi-finals on the afternoon of May 20. Muskita is taller and has a longer arm span than Dinh Hoang. The 21-year-old boxer is young, strong, moves quickly and keeps a good distance. This makes Vietnamese boxers unable to approach.





Muskita hit more accurate shots than Truong Dinh Hoang.  Photo: Giang Huy

Muskita hit more accurate shots than Truong Dinh Hoang. Image: Giang Huy

In about five minutes of play, Truong Dinh Hoang barely hit a single high-damage hit. He missed many times because the opponent dodged the blow well. Disadvantage came to the boxer born in 1990 at the beginning of the match, when he was knocked down by his opponent in a situation where the referee had not given the order to play. Muskita was deducted points in this situation, and Truong Dinh Hoang was somewhat distracted.





The bleeding laceration affects the reflexes and attack speed of Truong Dinh Hoang in this battle.  Photo: Giang Huy

The bleeding laceration affects the reflexes and attack speed of Truong Dinh Hoang in this battle. Image: Giang Huy

During the fast introspection phase, Muskita’s head hit Truong Dinh Hoang’s forehead, causing the Vietnamese boxer to bleed. The deep tear forced Truong Dinh Hoang to ask for a break from the competition for medical care. He took a few more punches after this situation. In the second half, Truong Dinh Hoang’s wound was more serious, bleeding a lot. The 2015 SEA Games champion continues to have to bandage the tear on his head. The doctors then decided to stop the match to ensure Dinh Hoang’s safety.





Truong Dinh Hoang twice received medical care, before being forced to stop the match.  Photo: Giang Huy

Truong Dinh Hoang twice received medical care, before being forced to stop the match. Image: Giang Huy

The boxer who used to hold the WBA Asian belt was then ruled by the referee, in the form of RSC (Referee Stop the Contest – Doctor Stoppage). Truong Dinh Hoang held his face in regret, and Muskita also showed sympathy for his senior. The Indonesian puncher hugged and comforted Truong Dinh Hoang, before bowing to thank the fans at the Bac Ninh Gymnasium.

The thirst for the SEA Games gold medal since 2015 continues with Truong Dinh Hoang. He only won the bronze medal this year, after winning the silver medal in 2019. At the age of 31, he is considered the “male king” of Vietnamese boxing, having been unbeaten for 12 years in the national amateur boxing category of 81kg. Truong Dinh Hoang is the first boxer in Vietnamese boxing history to win the WBA Asia and WBA East Asian belts.

Vy Anh

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