Ulaanbaatar, March 31: On the second day of the Asian Boxing Championship, India’s Priya secured a remarkable 5-0 victory, while Jadumani Singh put up a tough fight against the top-seeded Japanese boxer.
In the women’s 60-kilogram category, Priya showcased an outstanding performance, defeating Kazakhstan’s Rimma Volosenko by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Throughout the match, she displayed exceptional control and composure, advancing to the next round.
In her upcoming bout, Priya will face China’s Chengyu Yang, the second-seeded boxer in this category. This match is anticipated to be thrilling and of high caliber.
In the men’s 55-kilogram category, Jadumani faced a challenging match against Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi. Ultimately, he lost by a split decision of 2-3. Yamaguchi is the top-seeded boxer in this category and entered the tournament as a strong contender, boasting significant achievements such as a silver medal at the Astana event and a bronze medal at the Boxing World Cup finals.
Despite facing such an experienced and successful opponent, Jadumani responded effectively to every punch. He kept the match exciting until the last moment, making it one of the closest contests of the day. With impressive performances and fierce struggles, the Indian team continues its campaign in the early stages of the tournament.
The 2026 Asian Boxing Championship features top boxing talents from across the continent. Each match plays a crucial role in determining the path to the medal rounds.
On the first day, India’s Preeti Poonia and Deepak made a strong start. In the women’s 54-kilogram category, Preeti, the gold medalist from the World Boxing Cup finals, delivered a powerful performance, defeating Kazakhstan’s Alina Bazarova by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Bazarova is a former champion of the 2025 Asian Under-22 Championship. In the men’s 70-kilogram category, Deepak confidently overcame Uzbekistan’s Khavasbek Asadullayev with a split decision of 3-2 in a tough match.
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