Commonwealth Games gold-medalist Manoj Kumar has entered the pre-quarterfinals of the light welterweight division (64kg) in the World Boxing Championships. At Baku in Azerbaijan today, Manoj advanced in the 64 kg category with a sensational 19-7 upset win over European champion and fourth seed Raymond Moylette of Ireland. Joining Manoj in the next round from the Indian camp was Asian Games silver-medalist Dinesh Kumar in the light heavyweight (81kg) category.
News On AIR | October 3, 2011 9:11 AM
Manoj Kumar & Dinesh Kumar in pre-quarter finals of World Boxing C'ship