Akash makes last eight at AIBA men's World championships
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Akash Kumar (54kg) staved off a stiff challenge from Puerto Rico’s Caleb Tirado to enter the quarterfinals of the AIBA men's World championships here on Sunday.
Akash, who received a walkover in the last round, clinched it 5-0 to make the last-eight stage in his debut appearance.
On Saturday, five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) sailed into the pre-quarterfinals.
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