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Saturday 4 August 2012


London Olympics Boxing: Devendro Singh Storms Into The Quarter Finals

Indian Boxer Devendro Singh stormed into the Quarter Finals of the Men's 49 kg Catergory Boxing Tournament at the London Olympics after beating Mongolian Serdamba Purevdoj 16-11.

Devendro was leading right from the start as he won the first round 4-3. Same was the case in Round 2 as Devendro finished 8-5 up.

Devendro Singh was simply splendid in the last round as he extended the lead to 5 and won the bout 16-11. Devendro had knocked down his opponent thrice during the match.

Devendro Singh became the 2nd Indian boxer after Vijender Singh to Qualify for the Quarter Finals at the London Games.