Jakarta, Aug 29 (UNI) India's boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) entered into the semi-finals at the 18th Asian Games held here on Wednesday.
Chinese boxer Tuoheta Erbieke fought Krishan till the end, but Krishan made it 3-2 and with this win he assured another medal for India in boxing.
In the second bout Chinese boxer landed a few blows on Krishan, although Vikas was maintaining his balance extremely well.
Erbieke used his height to create problem for Krishan. Later, the bout was stopped owing to a small cut above Krishan's left eye, and the first round ended with a couple of solid punches landed by the Chinese boxer on the Indian.
In 45kg category Indian boxer Amit Panghal also entered into the semi-finals and assured bronze medal
Panghal countered much quicker than Kim in round 2. But the DPR Korea boxer was preparing himself for a full onslaught in round 3.
Though, Kim landed a few solid blows on Amit in round 1, but the Indian in the blue corner countered Kim's aggression with a flurry of punches. Panghal also landed a left hook on the North Korean’s jaw.
That was absolute domination from Panghal. He was just too quick for the young Korean boxer and played a very tactical match. Amit's frequent aggression and punches on the Korean's face earned him valuable points.
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