AMMAN: Indian boxer Aman Siwach eked out a hard-fought win over Abubakir Duisheev of Kyrgyzstan in the opening round of the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships here.
Competing in the men's U-17 63kg category, Siwach put up an impressive display to defeat Duisheev 4-1 on the third day of the continental tournament.
Siwach's win was another solid victory for India tally at the continental event, after triumphant results for both the men's U-15 and U-17 contingents on the first two days.
However, Anshul Khasa went down 0-5 to Kuanysh Urumbassar of Kazakhstan in the men's U-17 70kg weight class.
This the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly-formed World Boxing.
Results:
Men's 63 kg: Aman Siwach (IND) def. Abubakir Duisheev (KGZ) – WP 4:1
Men's 70 kg: Anshul Khasa (IND) lost to Kuanysh Urumbassar (KAZ) – WP 0:5.