Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Opening round loss for World number 1 Amit Panghal

One of India's biggest medal hopes Amit Panghal crashed out of the opening round of Men's flyweight division in boxing as he lost to Yuberjen Martinez of Colombia. The 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist Martinez stunned the current World number 1 and won 4-1 on a split decision.

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Panghal fought hard but failed as Martinez dominated all 3 rounds ensuring that the Indian boxer played catch up. The top seed couldn't counter Martinez's pace as the Colombian relentlessly attacked Panghal through the 3 rounds. 

A shock loss for Panghal who won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, followed by a silver medal at the World Championships in 2019.