Nagoya, Oct. 2 -- : Indian boxer Ankush Panghal capped a remarkable Asian Games campaign with a hard-fought gold medal in the men's 80kg category, defeating South Korea's Kim Min-Seong in the final here on Friday.
Panghal prevailed on a 4-1 split decision after three closely contested rounds, adding another major title to his rapidly growing medal cabinet.
The 21-year-old Haryana boxer, who had won Commonwealth Games gold two months ago, showed composure under pressure to overcome Kim in a bout that saw both fighters trade attacking combinations and counter-punches.
Panghal made an aggressive start and landed several clean blows early in the opening round. Kim responded strongly, but the Indian managed to edge the round 4-1 on the judges...