Vishvanath, Sachin secure impressive victories at Asian Boxing C'ships

Indian boxers Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin advanced at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with impressive wins. Vishvanath dominated the 50kg bout for a 5-0 win, while Sachin secured a 4-1 split decision victory in the 60kg category.

India's Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin registered impressive wins on Day 3 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 here in Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday. In the men's 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh produced a dominant display to claim a 5-0 unanimous decision win over Bekzat Ergeshov (Kyrgyzstan), showcasing sharp technique and ring control throughout the contest, according to a press release. He will next face Kazakhstan's Sanzhar Tashkenbay, a formidable opponent who comes in as the reigning World Champion (2025) and a World Cup winner (2025), setting up a highly anticipated clash.

Sachin Advances in 60kg Category

In the men's 60kg category, Sachin registered a confident 4-1 split decision victory over Mongolia's Buyandalai Bayarkhuu, maintaining composure in a competitive bout to advance further in the tournament. Sachin will next take on Chinese Taipei's Cheng-Wei Lee in his upcoming bout.

The Asian Boxing Championships 2026 continue to witness high-intensity matchups as top talents from across the continent battle for supremacy. (ANI)

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