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Sachin Siwach Reaches Asian Games Boxing Quarterfinals After Split Decision
Sachin Siwach is an Indian boxer competing at the Asian Games.
He fought Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh of Jordan in the men’s 60kg division.
The match was close and involved both boxers waiting for chances to attack.
Siwach boxed more cleanly in the first two rounds.
Abu Jajeh attacked more strongly in the last round.
Siwach appeared tired near the end, but he still had enough points to win.
The judges gave Siwach a split-decision victory.
He now needs one more win to guarantee an Asian Games medal and will next box against Shunsuke Kitamoto of Japan.
Sachin Siwach defeated Jordan’s Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh by split decision in the men’s 60kg event.
Siwach won the first two rounds on the judges’ cards through cleaner counterattacking.
Abu Jajeh increased his attack in the final round, but Siwach had done enough to win.
The victory moved Siwach into the Asian Games quarterfinals and within one win of a medal.
Siwach will face Japan’s World Championships bronze medallist Shunsuke Kitamoto next.
- Who
- Indian boxer Sachin Siwach defeated Jordan’s Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh.
- What
- Siwach won a split decision to reach the men’s 60kg quarterfinals.
- Where
- The bout was held at the Asian Games.
- When
- The bout took place on Friday.
- Why
- The victory moved Siwach one win away from securing a medal.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games men’s 60kg boxing
- Winner
- Sachin Siwach of India
- Opponent
- Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh of Jordan
- Result
- Split-decision victory for Siwach
- Next opponent
- Shunsuke Kitamoto of Japan
- Medal position
- Siwach is one win away from securing a medal
Sources
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