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'Mickey Mouse' boxer toasts Cape Verde's first Olympic medal

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David de Pina won bronze in the men’s flyweight category at Paris 2024 .

The 28-year-old boxer from Santiago , Cape Verde, won his first ever Olympic medal.

De Pina's unique hairstyle has drawn comparisons with one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world.

He took up boxing aged 15 after being bullied by older children.

De Pina defeated Zambia ’s Patrick Chinyemba in the last eight to secure bronze in the 51kg category.

I dedicate my whole life for this moment. I will keep training to see if I can give them a gold medal,' he said.

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