World Boxing Championships: Asian medalists Shiva, Deepak advance Boxing News – Times of India

Belgrade: Experienced Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) advanced to the second round, while tournament debutant Deepak Bohria (51kg) entered the pre-quarters of AIBA. world boxing championship After winning their respective opening matches on Tuesday, they registered victories.
Competing in his third World Championships, five-time Asian medalist Thapa put up a fine tactical display to secure a 5-0 win against Kenya. Victor Nydera.
Asian silver medalist Bohria equally dominated against Kyrgyzstan’s Ajat Usnaliev and advanced to the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win.
Thapa, who won a bronze medal in the showpiece in 2015, will face Sierra Leone’s John Brown on October 30 in the round of 32.
On November 1, Bohria will face Kazakhstan’s Saken Bibosinov, an Olympic and World Championships bronze medalist.
Earlier Monday Night, Debutante Akash Sangwan (67kg) also entered the second round with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Turkey’s Furkan Adem.
Defending national champion Sangwan will next face Germany’s Daniel Kröter, who got a bye in the first round. In the one-sided match held late last night, the Indian dominated Adams dominated.
another debutante Rohit Mori (57kg) gave India a winning start by beating Ecuador’s Jean Cassado 5-0 in a confident first-round performance this evening. Next up for him is Alan Rahimik of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Asian champion Sanjeet (92kg) got a bye in the first round Sachin Kumar (80 kg).
Sachin will face American Robbie Gonzalez in the second round on October 30, while Sanjeet will take on Andre Stotsky of Russia in his opening match on October 29.
With over 600 boxers from over 100 countries in the fray, many competitors must win at least three bouts in some categories to reach the quarter-final stage.
Later tonight, Sumit (75kg) will take on Damon O’Neill of Jamaica. Also in action will be Narendra Berwal (+92kg), who will be up against Poland’s Oscar Safarian.
The gold winners in the showpiece will walk away with prize money of $100,000.
The silver medalists are to be awarded $50,000, and both bronze medalists will be awarded $25,000. The total prize money is $2.6 million.

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