Indian boxers ruled the ring as Vijender Singh (75 kg), Suranjoy Singh (52 kg), Dinesh Kumar (81 kg) and Paramjeet Samota (91+ kg) entered the finals of their respective categories at the Commonwealth Boxing Championships in Delhi .Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender was the most impressive among the Indian boxers as he thrashed Selemani Kidunda of Tanzania 10:1 in his middleweight semifinal yesterday. He will face England's Frank Buglioni, Who defeated Nathan Mcewen of Scotland in his semifinal bout. Dinesh Kumar, who overpowered Leonard Machichi of Tanzania, started off in tentative fashion as both pugilists were locked 1:1 at the end of the opening round. Dinesh will fight callum Johnson of Scotland for the gold. Suranjoy was equally dominating in his triumph over Welshman Andrew Selby in his Flyweight semifimal, although the 4-0 victory margin does not reflect the Manipuri's hold on the bout.He will take on Oliver Lavigi of Mauritius in the clash for the gold. But the most unexpected result of the day for the Indians came in the Super Heavyweight division as Samota got the better of Ross Henderson of Scotland
News On AIR | March 16, 2010 9:32 AM
4 Indian Boxers Storm into finals of Commonwealth Boxing champion Tournament