Boxing HIGHLIGHTS, Commonwealth Games 2022 Final: Sagar Ahlawat wins boxing silver; Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal, Nitu Ghanghas win gold medals

Boxing HIGHLIGHTS, CWG 2022: Catch all the live score, bout updates and highlights from the boxing finals at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday.

Updated : Aug 08, 2022 01:49 IST

Nitu, Amit Panghal, Nikhat Zareen and Sagar will be in finals action on Sunday at CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
Nitu, Amit Panghal, Nikhat Zareen and Sagar will be in finals action on Sunday at CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
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Nitu, Amit Panghal, Nikhat Zareen and Sagar will be in finals action on Sunday at CWG 2022 in Birmingham.

DAY 10 - Indian Boxing Action LIVE Updates

  LIVE: Men’s Super heavyweight final- Sagar Ahlawat vs Delicious Orie

  • Delicious Orie pips Sagar Ahlawat to claim the GOLD medal by unanimous decision. The brutal punches in the final round has tilted the scales in his favour. Sagar wins silver to record India’s seventh medal in CWG 2022.
  • Three rounds done. This has gone down to the wire!
  • Sagar inflicts two crucial jabs but Orie stands up with a few counters.
  • Orie levels the bout in round 2 - all five judges have looked in at 19-19.
  • Orie attempts a comeback in round two and lands a few clinical blows to Sagar.
  • Sagar blasts his way to take the first round unanimously!
  • The final begins! Can India take home a fourth boxing gold?

Nikhat Zareen vs Carly Naul (Northern Ireland)

  • Round 3 ends. Nikhat Zareen wins India’s third boxing GOLD at CWG 2022 - three in a row on Sunday!
  • Nikhat blends her attack and defense with beautiful rhythm to leave Carly falling behind.
  • Round 2 ends. Nikhat Zareen gets another round by a unanimous margin!
  • Brilliant counters from Nikhat. She evades out of a vicious attack and jabs Carly flush on the face.
  • Round 1 ends. Nikhat takes the round unanimously 5-0!
  • Nikhat takes charge with a slew of punches.
  • Nikhat and Carly on the offensive from the start.
  • Round 1 starts.
  • Nikhat is in action now.
Indian Boxing Finals: Next in action
7 PM - Women’s light flyweight final- Nikhat Zareen
1:15 AM (Aug 8) Men’s Super heavyweight final- Sagar

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Men’s Flyweight Final - Amit Panghal 5-0 Kiaran MacDonald

  • Amit Panghal wins the GOLD medal by unanimous decision.
  • Amit on the aggressor once again, a few clean jabs up front once again in round three. MacDonald is fighting back as Amit suddenly seems out of breath.
  • Amit wins the second round 4-1.
  • Amit continues to strike hard on MacDonald who cannot bail out of some clever attacks.
  • Amit splits open a cut over MacDonald’s right eye. A brief stop in play before action resumes.
  • Amit Panghal wins the first round 5-0!
  • Amit’s swift hand speed helps him land a flurry of punches on MacDonald before blocking a few attacks with a brilliant defense.

Women’s Minimumweight Final - Nitu Ghanghas 5-0 Demie-Jade Resztan (ENG)

  • Nitu Ghanghas wins the GOLD medal with a 5-0 unanimous decision win.
  • Nitu takes a resounding lead with another 4-1 decision win in the second round.
  • Nitu in command in round 2 as well. A barrage of manic strokes jades Resztan.
  • Nitu takes the round 1 with a 4-1 decision in her favour. A near flawless start for the Indian with an aggressive front in the first round.
  • Nitu lands the initial blows flush on Resztan’s face.
  • The final is set to be underway.

It is Day 10 of action at the Commonwealth Games and India’s gold hunt will continue with four boxers in gold medal contention. Amit Panghal, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Sagar will be competing in their respective category finals on Sunday.

Indian boxers in action
3 PM- Women’s minimumweight final- Nitu
3:15PM - Men’s flyweight final-Amit
7 PM - Women’s light flyweight final- Nikhat Zareen
1:15 AM (Aug 8) Men’s Super heavyweight final- Sagar
When and where to watch Indian boxers in final action of CWG 2022?
The Indian boxers’ bouts will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed online on Sony LIV.
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