This was Thapa's third silver and sixth medal overall at the prestigious tournament, which makes him the most successful male pugilist in the championships' history.
Shiva was facing 2019 Asian Champion Bakhodur Usmanov of Tajikistan in the semi-final. In a close bout that saw both the boxers go toe to toe from the beginning, Shiva used his vast experience and tactical acumen to prevail over his younger opponent in a 4:1 split verdict
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Elite national boxing coaching camp will kickstart from Saturday as 49 women and 52 men boxers will resume training in Rohtak and Patiala respectively.
Belgrade [Serbia], October 31 (ANI): India's Narender entered the quarter-finals at the 2021 AIBA Men's Boxing Championships with commanding victories in Belgrade, Serbia on Sunday.
Belgrade [Serbia], October 26 (ANI): Seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa started his campaign at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships with an easy win on Tuesday.
Belgrade [Serbia], October 25 (ANI): Rohit Mor defeated Olympian Jean Caicedo 5-0 in the 57kg opening round match to give India a winning start at the 2021 AIBA men's World Boxing Championships on Monday.
Belgrade [Serbia], October 25 (ANI): Boxers Rohit Mor and Akash will kickstart the Indian challenge on the opening day as the 2021 International Boxing Association (AIBA) Men's World Boxing Championships begins in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday.