World No.1 Panghal’s Olympic campaign ends with shocking loss to Colombian Martinez
Star Indian boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) bowed out of the Olympics with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medallist Yuberjen Martinez, beaten by the Colombian’s relentless attacks and pace in a draining pre-quarterfinal bout here on Saturday. The world number one Indian, who was making his debut in the Games and was seeded top, had got an opening-round bye. One of India’s strongest medal contenders, Panghal was put under pressure by the sprightly Colombian in the opening round itself but the pre-bout favourite ensured that he connected better to…
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