Asian Games 2026: Ankush Panghal Beats Uzbekistan’s Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1 To Reach Men’s 80kg Boxing Final
Aichi-Nagoya: Ankush Panghal fought his way into the men's 80kg gold-medal bout at the Asian Games 2026 after beating Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Erkinboev in a thrilling semifinal here on Tuesday. Asian Games 2026 | Boxing Men’s 80kg – Semifinal Ankush (TOPS Development Athlete) secured a hard-fought 4–1 split-decision victory over Erkinboev Fazliddin of Uzbekistan to advance to the final. With this…
At the Asian Games 2026, Indian boxer Ankush Panghal triumphed over Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Erkinboev in a closely contested semifinal to secure a spot in the men's 80kg gold-medal bout. The 4-1 split-decision victory showcased Panghal's resilience and skill, as he edged out the reigning 75kg World Champion in the crucial rounds.
Following his win, Panghal will face off against South Korea's Kim Min-Seong in the final. This victory adds another remarkable accomplishment to India's already impressive lineup of boxers at the Asian Games, alongside Parveen Hooda's bronze medal in the women's +90kg category.
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- Asian Games: Ankush Panghal stuns Uzbek world champion to reach gold-medal bout timesofindia.indiatimes.com
