Flyweight Nicola Adams of Britain has won the first Olympic
gold medal in women's boxing, stunning world champion Ren Cancan of China in a
16-7 victory Thursday.
Adams knocked down Ren in the second round with a dynamic
flurry of punches and finished off the top-seeded flyweight in impressive
style. Adams dominated the middle rounds by a combined 10-3.
Adams lost the last two world championship finals to Ren,
but also beat the Chinese champion in another bout earlier this year.
Adams celebrated the final bell by throwing a few punches at
the roaring home crowd. Adams' two British teammates also were favored to win
medals, but lost early.
Women's boxing made its Olympic debut in London.
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