Biyarslanov wins boxing gold by split decision

Canada's Arthur Biyarslanov lands a left hand on Cuba's Yasnier Toledo. (Julio Cortez/AP)

OSHAWA, Ont. – Canada’s Arthur Biyarslanov won boxing gold on Friday at the Pan American Games.

Biyarslanov, from Toronto, won the men’s light welterweight final with a split decision over Cuba’s Yasnier Toledo.

Ringside judges scored the bout 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 in Biyarslanov’s favour.

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