Flying start for OT in boxing tourney

The 52 kilograms former Olympian fought and excelled in an upper weight division as he wanted a more competitive opponent. He took the fight to Bareeleng in the 56 kilograms division from the first bell and rained jabs on him to signal his intention to win the bout. He built on his dominance with his technical superiority and hardly showed any signs of rustiness like his opponent.

His good reflexes, intelligence, punch accuracy and better-than-average hand speed proved too much for Bareeleng. The multiple award-winning Oteng would often draw his determined opponent closer to him and then counter-punch him. Bareeleng's failed to react appropriately and could not track back each time his more experienced opponent charged at him. Oteng continued to dominate in the second round as his opponent started showing signs of fatigue.