Welsh Boxing is proud to celebrate Orlando Holley-Sotomi, who has secured a brilliant bronze medal at the European U23 Championships—his first-ever medal at a major international tournament.
Orlando delivered a series of outstanding performances throughout the competition in Budapest. His campaign came to a close in a fiercely contested Semi-Final, where he narrowly missed out on a place in the final with a 4:1 split decision loss to Italy.
Despite the tight defeat, Orlando leaves the championships having made a major statement and firmly established himself among Europe’s elite.
His Road to the Podium
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Round of 32: Win vs Israel (UD)
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Round of 16: Win vs Norway (UD)
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Quarter-Final: Win vs Ireland (SD)
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Semi-Final: Narrow 4:1 split decision loss
This bronze medal marks a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for Wales.
Da iawn, Orlando