Boxer Shiva Thapa Secures Record Sixth Asian Championships Medal
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India's Shiva Thapa on Sunday became the first-ever male boxer in the history of Asian Championships to win six medals after he out-punched Minsu Choi of South Korea to the progress to the semifinals in Amman, Jordan
India's Shiva Thapa on Sunday became the first-ever male boxer in the history of Asian Championships to win six medals after he out-punched Minsu Choi of South Korea to the progress to the semifinals in Amman, Jordan. The seasoned Thapa prevailed 4-1 over Choi in the light welterweight quarterfinal to secure his sixth consecutive medal. The 28-year-old dominated from the start to the end, using his jabs to great effect.
With the win, Thapa is assured of at least a bronze medal in the ongoing edition, bettering his own position as the most successful Indian boxer in the tournament.
His haul includes a gold (2013), two silvers (2017 and 2021) and as many bronze medals (2015 and 2019).
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