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19/08/2008
Olympic Games 2008 - medal haul best for 52 years
James DeGale triumphed over Cuban Emilio Correa Bayeaux on Saturday to secure a gold medal for Team GB.
The middleweight from Dale Youth Amateur Boxing Club in London was 6-1 up at the end of the first round, showing an exceptional amount of skill and a cool composure against an opponent who was keen to emulate his father, who won gold in the 1972 Munich Olympics.
A tense three rounds followed, with the Cuban having two points deducted after biting DeGale in desperation, but the Londoner held on to his lead until the end, when he collapsed on the canvass in emotion. The final score was 16-14 to DeGale and a gold to go with the bronze medals awarded team mates Tony Jeffries and David Price.
This success of the British boxing team hasn't been this prolific for 52 years, and attention now shifts to the London 2012 Olympics. GB head coach Terry Edwards - having completed his third successful Olympics in a row - said: "With this team we can have a real impact on the next Olympics. We could be the new Cuba of amateur boxing."
An ecstatic DeGale summed up his feelings: "All the boxing greats have won it - Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard - and now that's me. I have won Olympic gold and made history, and it feels unbelievable."
Medal winners Tony Jeffries, David Price and James DeGale with Terry Edwards
The team have now returned to England to enjoy their moment in the media spotlight, as well as a well earned rest. More photos from Beijing to come.
James DeGale's gold medal
Bronze medallists Tony Jeffries and David Price
The team prepare at the Macau holding camp
View the full schedule and results on the Beijing 2008 website here
The official draw has now been announced on the AIBA website and you can view it by clicking here
Scottish heavyweight Stephen Simmons gives his opinion on the draw click here
Meet the 2008 Beijing Olympic boxing team...
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News...
Wednesday 20/8
Boxing schedule by weight...
Boxing kicks off on the first day of the Games and continues right through to the end.
Day 1 Saturday 9th August 75kg, 81kg
Day 2 Sunday 10th August 64kg, 69kg
Day 3 Monday 11th August 57kg, 60kg
Day 4 Tuesday 12th August 51kg, 54kg
Day 5 Wednesday 13th August 48kg, 91kg, 91+kg
Day 6 Thursday 14th August 64kg, 69kg, 81kg
Day 7 Friday 15th August 54kg, 57kg, 60kg
Day 8 Saturday 16th August 48kg, 51kg, 75kg
Day 9 Sunday 17th August 64kg, 69kg, 91kg
Day 10 Monday 18th August 54kg, 57kg, 91kg
Day 11 Tuesday 19th August 48kg, 60kg, 81kg
Day 12 Wednesday 20th August 51kg, 75kg
Day 13 - REST DAY
Day 14 Thursday 21st August Semi Finals - all weights
Day 15 Friday 22nd August Finals - all weights
Day 16 Saturday 23rd August Finals - all weights
To view the BBC television schedule click here
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