Asian Games: Ankush Panghal stuns Uzbek world champion to reach gold-medal bout
Ankush Panghal staged an impressive comeback in his semifinal bout against Fazliddin Erkinboev. After a tough start that saw him lose the first round, he fought back fiercely to narrowly clinch the second round. He then took total control of the final round, securing a unanimous decision in his favour. Additionally, Parveen Hooda showcased her skills by convincingly defeating Li Shu, advancing to…
In a remarkable performance at the Asian Games, India's Ankush Panghal defied the odds to eliminate Uzbekistan's reigning world champion Fazliddin Erkinboev and reach the men's 80kg gold-medal bout. The Indian boxer started the semifinal on a challenging footing, suffering a setback in the first round. However, he rebounded in the second round, prevailing 3-2 against his opponent.
In the semifinal's climax, Ankush showcased his best boxing, dominating the final round and securing a unanimous 5-0 win over Erkinboev. This victory propels Ankush into the final and offers India another opportunity to add to its tally of boxing medals.
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