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Murray Wenzel

History made as part of Aussie boxing's 64-year first

Caitlin Parker (left) will leave Paris with Australia's first Olympic medal in women's boxing. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

An inspired Caitlin Parker is guaranteed Australia's first Olympic medal in women's boxing after dominating her quarter-final against Moroccan world champion Khadija Mardi.

The 75kg chance was the clear victor despite a 4-1 split decision in Paris on Sunday that has assured Australia two boxing medals at the same Olympics for the first time in 64 years. 

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