~ Inspired by his brothers to take up boxing, Maughan is now just one win away from securing Youth Olympic Games gold. "VAN" (Sports Desk - 12.11.2026) :: Watching Michael Maughan from ringside as he fought his way to the men's 70kg boxing final at Dakar 2026, two voices could be heard above the rest. One was his coach, barking instructions from his corner as Maughan secured an impressive unanimous-decision victory over Mohamed Moaaz in the semi-finals on Wednesday (11 November). The other came from further away, but was no less loud: the voice of Maughan's brother Roy. Both Roy and his other brother Paddy have travelled from England to watch their younger sibling compete and it is fair to say they are among the 17-year-old's most vocal supporters. Maughan, who is not shy of a little showmanship in the ring, was determined to put on a performance for them. “They don't come here for nothing. I have my family and friends who came all the way from Great Britain, so I'm so happy to keep putting on good performances. Three unanimous decisions, one more to go,” the boxer told after his semi-final victory. Cr-Olympics
On Thu, Nov 12, 2026