"I am very proud," Tommasone said of being the first boxing pro at an Olympics. The decision to include professionals at the Olympics only came in June and was met with a chorus of disapproval. RIO DE JANEIRO - Italy's Carmine Tommasone on Saturday became the first professional in history to step in to an Olympic boxing ring -- and celebrated by teaching his opponent a harsh lesson in Rio. Only three professionals including Tommasone made it to Rio. He continued to bamboozle Delgado in the third and final round, hitting the Mexican around with combinations that Delgado had no reply to.

Source: Bangkok Post August 06, 2016 16:30 UTC