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Raynell Williams beats Arturo Santos in 57kg final
  2007-11-22 15:05:00  Good Luck Beijing  
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(Beijing, November 22) American boxer Raynell Williams outgunned Arturo Santos of Mexico to win the 57kg final of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 International Boxing Invitational Tournament today at the Beijing Workers' Indoor Arena.

Williams led 6-4 after the first round. Santos narrowed the gap 8-7 in the middle of the second but failed to exceed, trailing 16-8 after that round.

Santos fought well again in the third, moving closer at 19-17.

In the decisive round, William set the pace to win 31-22.

Afanasy Poskachin of Russia and Samat Bashenov of Kazakhstan shared the bronze medals of the 57kg category.