Shakhobidin Zoirov

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Worlds silver medallist Amit Panghal relishes hectic schedule, match experience in build-up to Games

In the build-up to the Olympic qualifiers in February, Amit Panghal says that the Big Bout League and training program with the Australian contingent will serve as valuable experience

India's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva says country's pugilists will benefit from competing on professional circuit

As the Indian high-performance director, Santiago was aware of the gap that remains between his wards and the best boxers in the world, from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

World Boxing Championships 2019: India's Amit Panghal bags historic silver after losing to Shakhobidin Zoirov in final

Indian boxer Amit Panghal lost 0-5 but the scoreline was hardly a reflection of the fight he put on against the more fancied Shakhobidin Zoirov.

World Boxing Championships 2019: 'Happy' Amit Panghal says he wants to complete unfinished business, get the best prize

Panghal defeated Kazakhstan's Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in the semifinals here on Friday to become the first Indian male boxer to make the world championship summit clash.

World Boxing Championships 2019: Amit Panghal becomes first Indian to enter mega event finals; Manish Kaushik secures bronze

Panghal will take on Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov on Saturday. Zoirov defeated Frenchman Billal Bennama in his semifinal showdown.