In the first time playing an international boxing tournament, Doan Ngoc Minh Hieu (weight +92kg men) tried his best in the 2nd Olympic qualifying round. He encountered Martin McDonagh, Irish fighter. Compared to the representative of Vietnam, McDonagh of the same age but completely superior in competition experience.
Martin McDonagh is 21 years old, who has reached the semi -finals of the first qualifying round. He is considered as one of the candidates who win tickets in the 2nd qualifying round.
After about the first 45 seconds of exploration, Martin McDonagh attacked, and there was a situation. The hook of Martin McDonagh hit the face of Minh Hieu's face, causing him to be counted by the referee for the first time. After that, Martin McDonagh continued to punch Minh Hieu in a corner.
Witnessing Martin McDonagh launching a heavy blow towards Minh Hieu, the referee immediately counted with the second Vietnamese boxer. After that, Minh Hieu received some more heavy blows. The face of Vietnamese boxers turned backwards, thereby becoming the basis that made the referee count the 3rd time.
At this count, the arbitrator waved his hand, thereby losing to RSC (equivalent to technical knock-out) with Minh Hieu. The representative of Vietnam officially stopped after the first match. With Minh Hieu, this boxer had a memorable experience, as well as the opportunity to encounter the top competitors in the world.