Carlos Quipo, Fifth Ranked Ecuadorian Boxer for London 2012

Last Friday, the Ecuadorian boxer, Carlos Quipo became the twenty-fourth athlete and fifth ecuadorian boxer who confirmed his presence at the Olympic Games of London 2012.

Carlos Quipo

Qualified by winning the semifinals of the 45-49 kilograms category of Pan American Pre Olympic of Rio de Janeiro Boxing, in Brazil, in which he defeated the Mexican Joselito Velasquez by judges’ decision, who gave him the victory 21-16.

Quipo joins Carlos Gongora, Carlos Sanchez, Marlon Delgado and Italo Perea, who are also ranked boxers to London 2012 after attending the same event. (ARL)