The protesters were part of the same sit-in that has persisted in Tahrir Square since before the successful first and second rounds of parliamentary elections, which began in late November, drained enthusiasm from many of the military's opponents.

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The German has since made two successful defences, stopping Guyana's Sean Corbin in two rounds and then winning a unanimous decision over American Tommy Karpency.

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