- Bahia, 'Cuba of Brazil' -Araujo: "Bahia is the Cuba of Brazil. Chocolate: "I was the first Brazilian champion in the 2013 World Boxing Championships and since then, expectations have been raised. The professionals can't have adapted to Olympic boxing in the two months (since the decision was made)." - Pros in Olympic boxing: 'Crazy' -Araujo: "For the women, it doesn't change anything, but for the men, I think it's crazy. RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil got one Olympic medal in boxing in 1968, three at the London 2012 Games and now the country's boxers hope to turn home advantage into gold.

Source: Bangkok Post July 19, 2016 01:30 UTC