Team GB got phase two of their Olympic qualification campaign off to a flying start with 5 of 6 UK Sport lottery funded boxers (Stephen Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, James DeGale, David Price and Danny Price) progressing to the last 16 where they join Paul Butler (just 12 entered at his weight). Khalid Yafai was fortunate to get a bye into the last 8 and boxes first on Wednesday. All boxers must progress to the final of this tournament to guarantee Olympic qualification. In weight categories 54, 57, 69 and 75 the winners of the 3rd/4th place box-off also qualify.
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