BBC online :
Britain’s Galal Yafai is Olympic flyweight champion after an impressive victory over Carlo Paalam of the Philippines in Tokyo.
Yafai, 28, gained a 4-1 points decision at the Kokugikan Arena to secure Britain’s 19th gold medal of the Games.
In a thrilling start, the Briton knocked his opponent down after only 90 seconds of a dominant first round. Britain have won 59 medals – 19 gold, 20 silver, 20 bronze – compared with 65 at London 2012 and 67 at Rio 2016.
“It’s absolutely something I’ve always wanted to do,” Yafai, the younger brother of professional boxers Kal and Gamal, told BBC Sport. “I’m Olympic champion and I’m over the moon.
“I’ve worked hard – six years ago I took up boxing and thank God it worked out for me and shows if you work hard you can reap the rewards.
“Everyone back in Britain and Birmingham, the support I’ve received has been ridiculous and amazing. I’m just overwhelmed and so grateful for everyone who has shown me love.”
Paalam, 23, was aiming to become the first Filipino to win Olympic boxing gold, but was outclassed early on and was caught by two lefts in the opening round to send him down.
