India Mohammad Hussamuddin went down fighting against the reigning world champion and top-seed Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov in the men 56kg quarter-finals at the
Shiva secures his 5th successive medal at Asian Boxing
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26 May 2021, 03:56 GMT+10
Dubai [UAE], May 25 (ANI): Shiva Thapa put up a scintillating performance to outpunch Nader Odah in the men s 64kg quarter-finals at the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on Tuesday.
With a comprehensive 5-0 victory against Kuwait s Odah, the Assam boxer progressed into the semi-finals and also confirmed his fifth back-to-back medal at the Asian Championships. Previously, Thapa has won one gold (2013), one silver (2017) and two bronze (2015 and 2019) at the Championships.
Showing a fine display of attacking boxing, Thapa dominated Odah throughout the bout and hardly gave him any opportunity to score a point. He will have a tough task in the last-4 round as he will take on top-seeded Bakhodur Usmonov of Tajikistan.
Defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg) will face a strong challenge from Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh. The Mongolian boxer had put up a tough fight before the Indian at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan, last year.
Asian Boxing C ship: Panghal, Vikas, Ashish gear up for QF
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25 May 2021, 22:03 GMT+10
Dubai [UAE], May 25 (ANI): India s Olympic-bound men pugilists Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan, and Ashish Kumar will kick-start their campaign at the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships as the trio alongside the country s two other boxers are set to compete in the quarter-finals on the third day in Dubai on Wednesday.
The World Championships silver medallist and defending champion Panghal will face a strong challenge from Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in the 52-kg bout.
When the duo last met at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan last year, the Mongolian boxer had put up a tough fight before the Indian managed to win. The Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan will square off against Iran s Moslem Malamir (69kg).
Challenge awaits Panghal, Krishan in Asian boxing
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Challenge awaits Panghal, Krishan in Asian boxing. Image Source: IANS News
Dubai, May 25 : India s Olympic-bound boxers Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Ashish Kumar have a tough challenge ahead when they play their quarter-finals in ASBC Asian Championships here on Wednesday.
World Championships silver-medallist and defending champion Panghal will face stiff competition from Mongolia s Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in 52kg category. When the duo last met, at Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Amman last year, the Indian had to dig deep into his energy reserves to win the bout.