India’s Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Narender Berwal (+92kg) exited the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier after a loss in the opening round. Bronze medalist Bhoria lost to Azerbaijan’s Huseynov Nijat. Berwal was out-punched by 2022 European champion Nelvie Tiafack of Germany 0-5.
Deepak Bhoria outpowered at World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
Bhoria and Nijat squared off as they gave it their best in the first two rounds. Nijat managed to take advantage, winning the opening rounds 3-2. In the final three minutes, Bhoria delivered some quality blows to take the round 4-1 but it wasn’t enough.
Narender Berwal flops
Berwal struggled to match his opponent. Nelvie dominated the first round as he pocketed the game with a 4-1 margin. Berwal did try to cover the lost ground in the next round but the German boxer edged past him with a 3-2 win. The third round was all about Berwal trying to attack to get maximum points after losing the first two rounds but with no success.
How can they qualify for Paris Olympics 2024 now?
Boxers who fail to earn quotas here will get a chance to seal their passage to the Paris Games. It can be during the second World Olympic Boxing Qualifier. It will be held in Bangkok from May 23 to June 3.
