Mohammad Hussamuddin, Shiva Thapa advance to quarter-finals of Asian Boxing Championships

India began their campaign in Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on a promising note as Mohammad Hussamuddin and Shiva Thapa advanced to quarter-finals in their respective weight categories. While Hussamuddin defeated Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan 5-0 in men's 56 kg category, Thapa beat Dmitrii Puchin of Kazakhstan 5-0 in 64 kg. Thapa will face Nader Odah of Kuwait in quarter-finals today.   Hussamuddin, the Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist made a cautious start against the Kazakh...