• Team GB fighter beaten to gold by Cuba’s Arlen López
  • Clarke has to settle for bronze after semi-final defeat

Ben Whittaker had to settle for Olympic silver after dropping a split decision to Cuba’s Arlen López in the men’s light-heavyweight final.

The taller Whittaker attempted to establish the range with his jab but was repeatedly beaten to the punch by his slick southpaw opponent, who won the first two rounds on four of the five judges’ scorecards.

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