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Callum Makin Takes World Championships Bronze After Semi-Final Defeat in Liverpool

A late promotion from GB Boxing’s Academy put the 21-year-old into the Podium Squad at 75kg for a hometown breakthrough.

Overview

  • Rami Kiwan of Bulgaria won by unanimous decision to reach Sunday’s final at the M&S Bank Arena.
  • Makin was deducted a point in the second round, leaving him chasing the scorecards down the stretch.
  • A split-decision win over Canada’s Joshua Ofori had earlier secured Makin a place in the last four and guaranteed a medal.
  • The Liverpool native entered the event as a late call-up after moving up in weight and says he will build on the experience.
  • Separately, Mikie Tallon improved to 10-0 with a points victory over Christian Robles in Las Vegas.