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Two-time World champion Nikhat posted a complete 5-0 victory over youthful Olympian Jennifer Lozano of the USA to set a pre-quarterfinal date with Turkey’s double Olympic silver medallist Cakiroglu Busenaz.
Even although she was out of motion for a couple of months after the Paris Olympics, the 29-year-old Nikhat had no hint of rustiness as she displayed tremendous motion and ring craft to outwit southpaw Jeniffer.
Nikhat gauged her opponent nicely earlier than delivering clear mixtures from an extended vary to take the primary spherical.
Even as Jennifer tried closing the hole with a purpose to catch up, Nikhat relied on her wonderful footwork and accuracy to maintain the American at bay.
Nikhat was in full management as she executed her counters, together with the efficient proper hook, whereas sustaining a secure distance within the third and last spherical.
Lovlina, who obtained a bye for her Paris Olympics quarterfinal look, misplaced 0-5 to Turkey’s European medallist Busra Isildar.
In a scrappy affair, the strongly-built Busra gained early floor by means of her highly effective photographs. Lovlina made a comeback by discovering the goal from a distance earlier than the Turkish boxer prevailed due to her cleaner punches.
Hitesh (70kg), who additionally obtained a bye, put up an outstanding combat earlier than being ousted by Finn Robert Bos with a 1-4 verdict. A lusty proper from Bos within the third spherical grounded Hitesh and earned Dutchman a decisive benefit.
On Friday evening, after Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) defeated Ukrainian Daria-Olha Hutarina 5-0, Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal (+90kg) beat Ireland’s Martin McDonagh 4-1 to arrange a last-16 conflict with Italian Olympian Diego Lenzi.
Published – September 06, 2025 06:52 pm IST
