Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing: Nishant Dev vs Marco Verde preview, prediction, and where to watch
IBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2023 bronze medallist boxer Nishant Dev and Pan American Games reigning champion from Mexico, Marco Verde will take on each other in the men’s 71 kg boxing event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 4.
The second seed at Paris 2024, Verde defeated Ecuador’s Jose Rodriguez last year to secure the gold medal in the Pan American Games final and make it to the Paris Olympics 2024.
While Marco Verde received a bye in the first round, he bagged a win over Tiago Muxanga of Mozambique by a 3-2 split decision in the pre-quarter-final to advance to the quarter-final at the Paris Olympics 2024.
On the other hand, Nishant Dev, the two-time national champion boxer, failed to get past the quarter-final at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. He lost to the eventual champion Sewon Okazawa from Japan by 0-5 in the quarter-final bout.
Most recently in his Round of 16 bout at Paris 2024, the unseeded Nishant bagged a 3-2 split decision over Jose Rodriguez to secure his spot in the quarter-finals.
Nishant Dev vs Marco Verde Match Details
Match Details: Nishant Dev vs Marco Verde, Quarter-Final Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Sunday, August 4, 12:18 AM IST
Venue: North Paris Arena
Nishant Dev vs Marco Verde Prediction
In the latest Elite Men 67 to 71 kg light middleweight IBA World Rankings, Marco Verde is ranked World No. 5 while the Indian boxer Nishant is ranked at World No. 7.
Verde stunned Ecuador’s Jose Rodriguez in the Pan American Games final to qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024. Interestingly, Nishant Dev defeated the same opponent in his Round of 16 bout by a 3-2 decision to storm into the quarter-final at Paris 2024.
That said, we can expect a pretty close fight between these two elite boxers. However, Indian boxer Nishant, known for his calmness and tight defense, is expected to come out on top by a 3-2 split decision and stand a chance to win at least a bronze medal.
When and where to watch the game
The Quarter-Final bout between Nishant and Marco Verde will be telecast live in India on Sports 18 channels and the live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema. The exciting bout will start at 12:18 AM IST on early Sunday, August 4.