Catch the highlights of the men’s finals of the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships in Dubai here
India’s moment on the final night of the Asian Boxing Championships came from Sanjeet, who managed to defeat 5-time Asian Championships medallist and Rio Olympic silver medallist Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan, in 91kg to win gold in Dubai on Monday. (Sports News)
Meanwhile India lost two close fights as 52kg world No 1 Amit Panghal and Shiva Thapa (64kg) settled for silver.
India's protest against defending champion Amit Panghal's 2-3 loss in the 52kg category finals was rejected by the jury.
Panghal lost 2-3 to Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov, his third loss in a major event.
"The Boxing Federation of India tweeted that it is contesting the second round being awarded India has contested the R2 decision of the spilt verdict 2-3 and surprise loss of @Boxerpanghal in the finals of ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Dubai against reigning World & @Olympics champion S Zoirov," the BFI tweeted.
The federation later updated the tweet to say that the "protest lodged by Indian Team had not been accepted by the Jury Commission."
Earlier in the tournament, Indian boxer Sakshi Choudhary (54kg) had lost her final spot after her rival, top-seeded Kazakh Dina Zholaman successfully challenged the narrow victory that the two-time youth world champion had clinched in the last-four stage.
The bout review system was introduced by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in 2019.
Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Varinder Singh (60kg) secured bronze medals in the men’s section with their semi-final finish.
On Sunday, Indian women's boxing team finished with one gold, three silver and six bronze medals in Dubai. Overall, this has been India's best showing at the Asian boxing championships. India's previous best haul was 13 medals (2 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze) in the 2019 edition.
Monday's final clash between Panghal vs Shakhobidin is like a Tokyo Olympics dress rehearsal.
Shakhobidin is the defending world and Olympic champion and now has a 3-0 win-loss record against Panghal. The Indian had earlier lost in the 2019 world championships and more recently at the Governor's Cup in Russia.
Olympic-bound defending champion Pooja Rani (75kg) was the lone Indian to clinch a gold, while Mary Kom settled for silver along with Lalbuatsaihi (64kg) and Anupama (+81kg).
Catch the Day 7 highlights of the men’s finals of the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships in Dubai here
10:15 PM IST: Both Jalolov Bakhodir (UZB) and Kamshibek Kunkabayev (KAZ) fought hard. But ultimately it's Jalolov Bakhodir who takes top honours in the 91+kg weight category.
That was the last fight of the night. India has finished with one gold (Sanjeet) and two silver Shiva Thapa (64kg) and Amit Panghal (52kg).
10:02 PM IST: Up next 91+ kg final: Jalolov Bakhodir (UZB) vs Kamshibek Kunkabayev (KAZ)
9:58 PM IST: 91 kg final: Sanjeet of India has defeated Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan via split decision. Sanjeet gets better of 5-time Asian Championships medallist and Rio Olympic silver medallist Levit
9:53 PM IST: 2nd ROUND: Vassiliy Levit was trying to make a comeback but Sanjeet is holding good. Sanjeet lands a combination as he backs away. Over to third and final round.
9:50 PM IST: FIRST ROUND: Sanjeet has managed to land few good punches on Vassiliy Levit. Good round for Indian
9:45 PM IST:The protest lodged by Indian Team has not been accepted by the jury commission and Amit Panghal has to settle for silver.
9:43 PM IST: Up next third Indian in fray in the 91 kg final: Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan vs Sanjeet of India in Blue
9:42 PM IST: 81 kg final: 2nd seed Ruzmetov Dilshodbek (UZB) has defeated Meysam Gheshlaghi of Iran
9:35 PM IST: Tokyo-bound Ruzmetov Dilshodbek under pressure from Meysam Gheshlaghi. The Iranian has managed to surprise Uzbek. Over to final round
9:33 PM IST: Tokyo-bound Ruzmetov Dilshodbek has dominated the round. He has managed to find the target easily against Meysam Gheshlaghi, Second round coming up
9:26 PM IST: 81 kg final: Meysam Gheshlaghi of Iran in Red vs 2nd seed Ruzmetov Dilshodbek (UZB)
9:24 PM IST: 75 kg final: Jafarov Saidjamshid (UZB) has defeated Abilkhan Amankul (KAZ) via split decision.
9:18 PM IST: Both the boxers have been looking for an opening. Amankul has landed a solid punch on Jafarov. this one is also proving to be a close fight. Amankul has made a comeback in 2nd round with good punches in the last minute. Over to last round
9:12 PM IST: Up next 75 kg final: Jafarov Saidjamshid (UZB) in Red vs Abilkhan Amankul (KAZ) in Blue
9:08 PM IST: Top seed Baturov Bobo-Usmon (UZB) defeats 2nd seed Ablaikhan Zhussupov (KAZ) in Blue. Zhussupov had a cut above his left eye which was bleeding so doctors have stopped the fight in the firsrt round itself. Baturov Bobo-Usmon takes home 69kg gold medal
9:04 PM IST: Up next 69 kg final: Top seed Baturov Bobo-Usmon (UZB) vs 2nd seed Ablaikhan Zhussupov (KAZ) in Blue. Both the boxers have qualified for Tokyo.
8:53 PM IST: 64 kg final: 2nd seed Baatarsukh Chinzorig (Mangolia) defeats Shiva Thapa (India) via split decision to win gold. Thapa went down 2-3 against Mongolia's Baatarsukh in a close bout
8:48 PM IST: Over to 2nd ROUND: 64 kg final bout between Shiva Thapa (India) in Red vs second seed Baatarsukh Chinzorig (Mangolia). Both boxers are evenly matched and its close. Over to third and final round.
8:44 PM IST: India have lodged PROTEST after Amit's bout
8:43 PM IST: FIRST ROUND: Shiva and Baatarsukh are evenly matched and have started cautiously. Shiva is moving fast to move inside Baatarsukh who is quick on his feet evading. Over to second round.
8:38 PM IST: Up next 64 kg final bout between Shiva Thapa (India) in Red vs second seed Baatarsukh Chinzorig (Mangolia)
8: 37 PM IST: Erdenebat Tsendbaatar (Mangolia) beat Daniyal Shahbakhsh (Iran) to clinch 60kg gold
8:31 PM IST: Tsendbaatar is all over Daniyal and dominated the first round. Daniyal attacked more in the second round trying to make a comeback. Over to the final round.
8:23 PM IST: Next up is 60 kg final with top seed Erdenebat Tsendbaatar (Mangolia) up against Daniyal Shahbakhsh (Iran) in blue
8:22 PM IST: 2nd seed Kharkhuu Enkh-Amar (Mangolia) has managed to surprise top seed Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov (Uzbekistan ). Kharkhuu wins via split decision to clinch gold in 56kg
8:08 PM IST: Up next it's 56 kg final with: Top seed Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov (Uzbekistan ) Vs 2nd seed Kharkhuu Enkh-Amar (Mangolia)
8:04 PM IST: THIRD ROUND: Top seed Amit Panghal of India has lost to 2nd seed Zoirov Shakhobidin of Uzbekistan via a split decision. Panghal lost 2-3 against the reigning World and Olympic champion Zoirov. This is third loss for Panghal to Zoirov ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
8:00 PM IST: 2nd ROUND: Amir has again started well and landed a left hand, while Zoirov is trying to get past Amit's defense. Amit is looking good moving inside Zoirov's defense time and again. Amit was in attacking mode all through the second round. It close and over to third and final round now.
7:55 PM IST: FIRST ROUND: Amit has started well and managed to land few punches. Zoirov has made a comeback with a few punches finding their target. Both boxers are equally matched.
7:52 PM IST: Up next 52 kg: Top seed Amit Panghal of India Vs 2nd seed Zoirov Shakhobidin of Uzbekistan (blue)
7:50 PM IST: Uzbekistan's Mirzakhmedov Nodirjon (Red) defeated Daniyal Sabit of Kazakhstan in 49kg category to win gold. Mirzakhmedov was made to sweat by Sabit.
7:44 PM IST: Honours even in the second round. Mirzakhmedov was looking for a way past Sabit's defense, who is equal to the challenge. Both boxers will be happy with 2nd round. Over to final round.
7:39 PM IST: First round sees 18-year-old Sabit start aggressively, but Mirzakhmedov came back and started to find his target. Mirzakhmedov after being on back foot at the start, has managed to finish the first round strong.
7:33 PM IST: In the first of the 10 finals, Uzbekistan's Mirzakhmedov Nodirjon (red) is up against Daniyal Sabit of Kazakhstan in 49kg category
7:16 PM IST: 14 minutes to start, here's the line up of all 10 Men's finals. Three Indians are in fray
49 kg: Mirzakhmedov Nodirjon (UZB) vs Daniyal Sabit (KAZ)
52 kg: Amit Panghal (IND) vs Zoirov Shakhobidin (UZB)
56 kg: Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov (UZB) vs Kharkhuu Enkh-Amar (MNG)
60 kg: Erdenebat Tsendbaatar (MNG) vs Daniyal Shahbakhsh (IRI)
64 kg: Shiva Thapa (IND) vs Baatarsukh Chinzorig (MNG)
69 kg: Baturov Bobo-Usmon (UZB) vs Ablaikhan Zhussupov (KAZ)
75 kg: Jafarov Saidjamshid (UZB) vs Abilkhan Amankul (KAZ)
81 kg: Meysam Gheshlaghi (IRI) vs Ruzmetov Dilshodbek (UZB)
91 kg: Vassiliy Levit (KAZ) vs Sanjeet (IND)
91+ kg: Jalolov Bakhodir (UZB) Kamshibek Kunkabayev (KAZ)