Al-Masha’leh settles for Boxing bronze at Youth Games

Mutaz Al-Masha’leh settled for bronze on Tuesday at the Asian Youth Games, currently taking place in Manama, Bahrain.

Al-Masha’leh secured two consecutive victories by knockout, defeating Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Suleiman and Lebanon’s Ramzi Hilal in the 54kg category.

But in the semi-final bout held today, Al-Masha’leh was beaten by Iran’s Shamiba Matin, earning him the bronze medal.

With Al-Masha’leh’s bronze, Jordan’s total medal count at the Asian Youth Games has risen to 11 medals — including two gold, one silver and eight bronze.