Richárd Kovács Explained

Richárd Kovács
Height:1.76m
Nationality:Hungarian
Birth Place:Nyíregyháza, Hungary
Birth Date:9 November 1997
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Richárd Kovács (born 9 November 1997) is a Hungarian boxer who competed in the 63.5kg class at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

Kovács is a five-time Hungarian light welterweight champion, winning the title in 2017 and 2019–2022.

He represented Hungary at the 2017, 2021 and 2023 World Championships, being eliminated in the Round of 16 in each attempt.

He won bronze at the 2022 European Championships and 2023 European Games, earning a spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 63.5kg class, where he defeated 2020 Summer Olympics bronze medalist Harry Garside in the Round of 16, before being eliminated in the Quarter Finals against eventual silver medalist French boxer Sofiane Oumiha.[1] [2]

Personal life

Kovács lives in his hometown of Nyíregyháza with his wife and son.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Richard Kovacs . Olympics . 2 August 2024.
  2. Web site: 2024-07-29 . Harry Garside 'shattered' after crashing out of Paris Olympics in boxing boilover . 2024-07-29 . ABC .
  3. Web site: Richard Kovacs . Olympics . 29 July 2024.