Indian boxer Manoj Kumar has given a new hope for India in London Olympic when he reached in Pre-quarterfinal. Indian boxer Manoj Kumar defeated Hudayberdiyev of Turkmenistan in 64 kg class at the London Olympics.
The 25-year-old who had won Gold medal in New Delhi Commonwealth games, was in control throughout the bout as he registered an easy 13-7 win. The first round was a tight affair with both fighters being cautious. Manoj, especially looked circumspect as the round ended 2-2.
In the second, though the Indian showed his class landing some hard blows on the Turkmenistan fighter. Manoj had his opponent on the backfoot for most of the round and was the clear winner with judges scoring 7-3 in his favour.
With a four-point lead, going into the third, Manoj concentrated on his defence letting Hudayberdiyev do the attacking.
The Indian will have his task cut out when he takes on number three seed Thomas Stalker Saturday. The Briton received a bye in the round of 32 and with the crowd behind his back, he will be a tough nut to crack.
When Indian players have doing not well in London Olympic so far, it is boxing and Shootings where there some hope for medal. After Gagan Narang Bronz in shootings, india's hope is concentrated on badminton and boxing.
(With inputs from IANS)
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