Dan Mullan/Getty Images Muslim Gadzhimagomedov beat David Nyika via unanimous decision. The 25-year-old’s loss to Gadzhimagomedov that ruled him out of Friday’s gold medal match was “bittersweet”, he said, knowing his golden dream was gone. READ MORE:* Tokyo Olympics: Nyika's family say he bowed out with bronze in perfect 'Dave flair'* Tokyo Olympics: David Nyika no match for Russian Muslim Gadzhimagomedov in semifinal, finishes with bronze* Tokyo Olympics: Five of the biggest boxing controversies in the sport's Olympic history* Tokyo Olympics: Family thrilled as David Nyika punches his way to podium* Tokyo Olympics: David Nyika is guaranteed at least bronze after seeing off Belarusian boxer Uladzislau SmiahlikauStill, he said claiming a bronze after waiting five years to grace the Olympic stage was something to be proud of. I’m greedy like that.”Luis Robayo - Pool/Getty Images Muslim Gadzhimagomedov and David Nyika embracing after their semifinal clash in Tokyo. New Zealand's Olympic boxing medals1928, Amsterdam: Gold for Ted Morgan (men's welterweight)1984, Los Angeles: Silver for Kevin Barry (men's light heavyweight)1992, Barcelona: Bronze for David Tua (men's heavyweight)2021, Tokyo: Bronze for David Nyika (men’s heavyweight)

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