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Murray Wenzel

Backflipping Senior secures rare Aussie boxing medal

Australian Charlie Senior will leave Paris with at least bronze after winning his quarter-final. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Charlie Senior has promised the "fight of the tournament" and synchronised backflips as he chases more Australian boxing history in Paris.

Already assured the country's first medal in the 57kg category, the Perth 22-year-old has his sights on Australia's first Olympic gold after upsetting Filipino Carlo Paalam in a comeback, 3-2 split decision at North Paris Arena on Saturday.

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