Two Contrasting Styles Lead to Semifinals

LONDON — Two women on the United States boxing team — the flyweight Marlen Esparza and the middleweight Claressa Shields — are assured of winning Olympic medals after winning their bouts on Monday to advance to the semifinals.

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