India’s Nishant Dev hits Ecuador’s Jose Rodriguez in their men’s 71 kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Indian pugilist Dev won the contest 3-2 via a split decision against the Ecuadorian to seal his berth in the final-eight of the 71kg men’s boxing event.
India’s Nishant Dev entered the quarterfinals of the 71kg men’s boxing competition, defeating Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio of Ecuador at the Paris Olympics here on Wednesday.
Dev won the contest 3-2 via a split decision.
Dev started the bout on an aggressive note, landing straight and precise punches on his opponent to win the first round comfortably.
But the Ecuadorian saved his best for the last as Dev looked a bit tired to take the contest to the wire.
But in the end, the Indian did enough to defend his score and secure a place in the last-eight round.
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