Distracted by the death of his coach 2 days before his Olympic bout, Samoan boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali fights through mental anguish to honor his mentor, although ultimately in a losing effort
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After fighting his way to the Paris Games and giving himself a shot at an Olympic medal, Samoa’s Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali said the death of his coach had left him struggling mentally.on Friday, July 26, while at the Olympic Village, ahead of Plodzicki-Faoagali’s heavyweight bout against Victor Schelstraete of Belgium.
“Even through these hard times, I appreciate everyone. I’m going to come back stronger and chase my dreams.”
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