In Boxing, India's campaign at the World Championships in Hamburg, Germany got off to a fine start as Asian bronze-medallist Amit Phangal advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in the 49 kg category. In his opening round bout yesterday, Amit defeated Italy's Federico Serra in a split verdict to make it to the Round-of-16. For a place in the quarterfinals, Amit will be up against seventh seed Carlos Quipo of Ecuador.Eight Indians are in the fray in the competition, which has close to 250 pugilists vying for top honours.