British boxer Lewis Richardson claimed Olympic bronze after suffering a split decision defeat in his semi-final in Paris.
Richardson faced Mexican fighter Marco Verde in the men’s 71kg semi-finals.
The Colchester boxer knew a bronze medal was assured, but aimed to upgrade to a guaranteed silver by reaching the Olympic final.
Verde won the opening round of the contest, but Richardson hit back in the second to leave the semi-final in the balance.
The contest went to the judges scorecards after a tight third, with Verde winning via a 3-2 split decision to reach the final.
Lewis Richardson, left, was beaten in the men’s 71kg semi-finals to miss out on a gold medal fight
The British boxer believed he had done enough to win but lost via a split decision verdict
Richardson endured disappointment in the ring but will leave the Games with a bronze medal
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