Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg) progresses to pre-quarterfinals of IBA Men’s World Championships in Uzbekistan

In Boxing, Asian and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg) progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the IBA Men’s World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

In the round of 32 bout, Hussamuddin was facing China’s Lyu Ping.  He will next take on Russia’s Savvin Eduard in the pre-quarterfinal on Sunday. Later tonight, Naveen (92 kg) will take on Jeong Jae-min of South Korea.

Today two Indian boxers will be in action in their round of 32 bout. Akash (67kg) will face China’s Fu Mingke whereas Nishant Dev (71kg) will take on Korea’s Lee Sangmin.

The ongoing tournament is witnessing the participation of 538 boxers, including several Olympic medallists, from 107 countries.