World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Mohammed Hussamuddin Loses In Second Round

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Indian boxers continue to disappoint at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers with World Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin losing 0-4 to Ireland's Jude Gallagher in the men's 57kg clash second round.

Hussamuddi, who had earlier received a first-round bye, made a return after a long knee injury lay-off at the 2023 World Championships and struggled against his Irish rival from the start.

The youngster used speed and agility to his advantage, pocketing the first round 5-0. The Hyderabad-born boxer did try to cover lost ground in round two but his comeback became even more difficult after he was handed a one-point deduction for dropping his head.

The 22-year-old Gallagher just kept his calm in the third round and did not allow Hussamuddin to attack, eventually winning the bout. India fielded nine boxers in the competition of which only Nishant Dev (71kg) remains in the fray to seal a quota. He will be in action in the pre-quarterfinals late on Sunday.

India have already secured four quotas for Paris 2024 with Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti (54kg), Parveen Hooda (57kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) confirming their berths with impressive performances at the Asian Games.

-With inputs from PTI