BANGKOK — Canadian boxer Terris Smith defeated Bulgaria’s Aslahan Mehmedova 3-0 on points in their round-of-16 bout Monday to advance at a last-ditch Olympic qualifying tournament.

The 31-year-old from Victoria moves on in the women’s 60-kilogram division at the Haumark Stadium. Also Monday, Montreal’s Keven Beausejour, 24, lost 3-2 to Japan’s Go Wakaya in round-of-16 action in the men’s 80-kilogram class.

BANGKOK — Canadian boxer Terris Smith defeated Bulgaria’s Aslahan Mehmedova 3-0 on points in their round-of-16 bout Monday to advance at a last-ditch Olympic…{ai:summary}<p>Canadian boxer Terris Smith triumphs over Bulgarian opponent in Olympic qualifying tournament, while Montreal's Keven Beausejour falls short against Japanese adversary. #sports</p>

Canadian Terris Smith moves on with win at Olympic boxing qualifier in Bangkok

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