Sep 5, 2005, 5:36 PM

Iran’s Hosseini grabs Asian boxing gold

TEHRAN, Sept. 5 (MNA) – Ruhollah Hosseini handed Iran the first Asian boxing gold as he stood top at the +90kg category of the 23rd edition in Vietnam Monday.

The Iranian pugilist edged past his Uzbek opponent in the final.

 

Talking to Mehr News Agency, Hosseini, who was transported with joy, said, “It was the proudest moment of my life when Iran’s anthem echoed the hall. I will present the gold medal to my mother.”

 

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