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World Boxing Cup: Abhinash Jamwal Storms Into 65kg Final With Dominant Win

The 22-year-old Indian used his tall frame and athleticism to stay clear of Malanga라이브 바카라 reach, but was quick enough to pounce when his rival's guard was down to earn a 5:0 unanimous verdict on Friday

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Abhinash Jamwal put on a near-flawless display to overpower Italy라이브 바카라 Gianluigi Malanga and book his spot in the 65kg final. Photo: Boxing Federation of India
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Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near perfect performance against Italy라이브 바카라 Gianluigi Malanga to storm into the 65kg final of the World Boxing Cup in Brazil's Foz Do Iguacu city. (More Boxing News)

The 22-year-old Indian used his tall frame and athleticism to stay clear of Malanga라이브 바카라 reach, but was quick enough to pounce when his rival's guard was down to earn a 5:0 unanimous verdict on Friday.

Four of the five judges awarded Jamwal a perfect 30, with all them awarding the first and third rounds to the Indian unanimously.

Malanga had to even face a countdown in the first round itself, putting him on the back foot for the rest of the bout.

On Thursday, Hitesh became the first Indian to reach the World Boxing Cup final after defeating French Olympian Makan Traore in 70kg weight category.

While Hitesh will take on England라이브 바카라 Odel Kamara, Jamwal will face off local favourite Yuri Reis in the final.

However, Manish Rathore라이브 바카라 campaign in the 55kg category ended at the semifinal stage, as he went down 0:5 to Kazakhstan라이브 바카라 Nursultan Altynbek.

This is the first global elite boxing event organised by World Boxing in which Indian boxers are participating. The 10-member Indian contingent has once again showcased its ability to challenge the world라이브 바카라 best, with two reaching the final and four others making it to the last four rounds.

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