The 24-year-old from Melbourne took it up to two-time world champion Andy Cruz, but went down in two rounds and will now collect a bronze medal.
Australian Harry Garside has won Australia's first medal in boxing in more than 30 years.
Garside fought well but couldn't match the two-time world champion, with all five judges handing the first two rounds to Cruz."I always wanted to fight him and see how I stack up against him. He was just too good tonight.Despite the loss, Garside automatically collects a bronze medal, because boxing doesn't hold a fight for third and fourth places.Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar were beaten in straight sets in the beach volleyball final.
Australia's Hannah Green is right in the mix to win a medal after a four-under-par 67 in the third round of the women's golf.
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