Gosport's Mateusz Bereznicki falls short in bid to become Europe's best - but still picks up under-22 championship medal

Gosport boxer Mateusz Bereznicki might have missed out on top prize at the under-22 European Championship - but he will still return home with a medal to show for his efforts.

By Lewis Mason

Published 23rd Jun 2021, 10:01 GMT

The 20-year-old Polish fighter secured a bronze medal following his semi-final defeat to Russia's Vladimir Uzunian in a fiery battle in Italy last night.

Gosport Amateur Boxing Club's Bereznicki pushed former European champion and world silver medalist Uzunian all the way, but was unable to defeat a tough opponent.

But the reigning Polish under-23 and senior heavyweight champion can take pride from picking up a bronze medal and getting to the semi-final stage against some top fighters from across the continent.

Bereznicki had defeated Lithunian's Darius Voisnarovic and Slovakia's David Michalek to reach the final four of the under-22 European 91kg category.

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