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Men’s Boxing

Five events in which India can still win medals
Manoj Kumar has beaten the defending bronze winner and is on way to the podium

Vikas Krishnan Yadav and Manoj Kumar are the brightest prospects to land a medal for India in boxing category. Shiv Thapa was also anticipated to win a medal, but has lost to the defending champion early.

Vikas Krishnan Yadav, who is representing India at 75kg middleweight is just one win away from a medal. He will now face Bektemir Melikuziev of Uzbekistan for a berth in the last four stage. He has got his rhythm early this tournament and has been winning games unanimously.

In the 64-kg welterweight category, boxer Manoj Kumar stunned Olympic bronze-medallist to enter the pre-quarters. This confident performance has raised the expectations hugely and settling for anything below a podium finish will be underwhelming.

 

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