Boxer Amit enters CWG semis (Lead)

Gold Coast (Australia) April 10 (IANS) Indian boxer Amit Panghal entered the semi-finals of the men s light flyweight (49 kilogram) category at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Tuesday.

Amit defeated Aqeel Ahmed of Scotland 4:1 in the quarter-finals.

Amit has now ensured a medal for India as those in the last fourth stage are assured of a place on the podium.

Despite the final verdict it was by no means an easy victory for Amit.

The opening round was evenly matched with both boxers maintaining a high tempo. Amit found it difficult to penetrate Aqueel s defence and land blows to the head.

Amit did better in the second round changing his tactics by landing more body shots and attacking his opponent s defence from different angles.

The Indian dominated the third round putting Aqeel under pressure with his superior hand speed and feet movements.

--IANS
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