GUWAHATI: Former global youth champion Sachin Siwach outclassed his Argentine rival Ramon Nicanor Quiroga as all seven Indians in fray had a clean crusing on the opening day of the India Open boxing event here Monday.
Fresh from a bronze at the GeeBee Boxing event, Siwach used his peak to complete advantage, dominating the bout proper from the first round en path a Five-Zero win by way of a unanimous decision in the 52kg men's category at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium.
Siwach will next face former global championship bronze medalist Rogen Ladon in the quarterfinal and aiming to avenge his semifinal defeat by way of a split-decision in the President's Cup.
"It was a narrow defeat last time. But now I've now improved my speed and skill and I will look forward to settle scores this time," Siwach stated.
Siwach options in the backside 1/2 of the draw that has Commonwealth Games gold medalist Gaurav Solanki, while the top-half in the 52kg draw options Asian Games gold medalist Amit Panghal.
"When it comes to Indians we all know each other's strengths and weaknesses. It's a tough road ahead as flyweight is highly competitive. But as of now my focus is on the next round against the Filipino boxer," the 20-year-old proficient boxer from Haryana stated.
Siwach used to be the only Indian in the fray in the men's phase, while the women's category saw they all making the following round.
Former global championship silver medalist Sonia Lather started her marketing campaign with a Five-Zero win over Chandra Kala Thapa to succeed in the quarterfinals in the 57kg.
In the women's 60kg, Preeti Beniwal put up a strong display to outclass her Nepalese opponent Sangita Sunar in a unanimous Five-Zero victory to make the quarters.
Making her aggressive debut in the 60kg, Shahshi Chopra too had an easy trip defeating Bhutan's Tandin Choden Five-Zero by way of unanimous decision.
Manisha Maun defeated Nesthy Petecio of Phillipines 4-1 in the 57kg category. Jyoti Gulia and Anamakia additionally made the quarterfinals with simple wins over their respective opponents.
Fresh from a bronze at the GeeBee Boxing event, Siwach used his peak to complete advantage, dominating the bout proper from the first round en path a Five-Zero win by way of a unanimous decision in the 52kg men's category at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium.
Siwach will next face former global championship bronze medalist Rogen Ladon in the quarterfinal and aiming to avenge his semifinal defeat by way of a split-decision in the President's Cup.
"It was a narrow defeat last time. But now I've now improved my speed and skill and I will look forward to settle scores this time," Siwach stated.
Siwach options in the backside 1/2 of the draw that has Commonwealth Games gold medalist Gaurav Solanki, while the top-half in the 52kg draw options Asian Games gold medalist Amit Panghal.
"When it comes to Indians we all know each other's strengths and weaknesses. It's a tough road ahead as flyweight is highly competitive. But as of now my focus is on the next round against the Filipino boxer," the 20-year-old proficient boxer from Haryana stated.
Siwach used to be the only Indian in the fray in the men's phase, while the women's category saw they all making the following round.
Former global championship silver medalist Sonia Lather started her marketing campaign with a Five-Zero win over Chandra Kala Thapa to succeed in the quarterfinals in the 57kg.
In the women's 60kg, Preeti Beniwal put up a strong display to outclass her Nepalese opponent Sangita Sunar in a unanimous Five-Zero victory to make the quarters.
Making her aggressive debut in the 60kg, Shahshi Chopra too had an easy trip defeating Bhutan's Tandin Choden Five-Zero by way of unanimous decision.
Manisha Maun defeated Nesthy Petecio of Phillipines 4-1 in the 57kg category. Jyoti Gulia and Anamakia additionally made the quarterfinals with simple wins over their respective opponents.
India Open: Sachin Siwach leads way as all Indian boxers advance
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