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Anna Luca Hamori will be the next boxer who takes on Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics. The duo are set to battle at 17:22 PM local time in the women's 66kg quarterfinals.
Khelif has been the center of intense scrutiny at the Games, given that she was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to failed ‘gender tests.’ However, the IOC has chosen to allow the Algerian to compete, leading to criticism from certain fans.
Khelif's opening-round match against Italy's Angela Carini lasted just 46 seconds after the latter forfeited the contest, and the Algerian will next face Hamori at the Paris Olympics to book a spot in the semifinals. In light of this impending showdown, here's everything you need to know about Anna Luca Hamori.
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Anna Luca Hamori’s nationality
Hamori hails from Hungary and has represented the nation in several major events. She is an 11-time national champion and is a part of the Hungarian national team.
Anna Luca Hamori's personal life
Hamori was born in Szombathely on March 12, 2001. The 23-year-old currently resides in Koszeg and is in a relationship with amateur boxer Kreko Istvan. She has a pet cat named Bigyo.
When did Anna Luca Hamori begin boxing?
Hamori began her journey as a boxer in 2011. She credits her older brother as the reason she ventured into the sport, and calls him her idol.
“I started boxing in 2011. My older brother is also a boxer. Because of him [I] started my boxing career. He is my idol,” she wrote on Instagram.
Anna Luca Hamori's boxing career
Hamori was a standout boxer from her younger days, excelling at the junior level and qualifying for the 2018 Youth Olympics. At the event, she lost to Argentina’s eventual bronze medalist Oriana Saputo.
In 2022, the Hungarian had a stunning run at the European U22 Championships, making it all the way to the finals. In the gold-medal match, she lost 0-5 to Germany’s Stefanie von Berge and settled for silver.
Hamori competed at the 2023 World Championships but failed to make it past the early rounds. That same year, she placed third in the 66 kg event at the European Games.
