AIBA World men’s boxing championships | Akash on song, assures first medal for India
The Hindu
Beats Rivas 5-0, makes 54kg semifinal
Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India’s first medal at the ongoing AIBA World men’s boxing championships here on Tuesday after advancing to the semifinals with a superb victory over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela.
The 21-year-old Akash prevailed 5-0 in a fabulous performance during which his punching and showmanship were outstanding.
He scored on counter-attacks with a non-existent guard and taunted his opponent, all this while staying out of his range with terrific pace and footwork. “My strategy was to attack right from the start, I won the first round with that and in the second, I had to protect my cut as well while going forward, which I managed to do,” Akash said.
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