Flyweight world champion Hasanboy Dusmatov will be one of the favorites for gold when boxing gets under way at the Asian Games on Sunday, Sept. 24, with qualification for the Paris Olympics also up for grabs.
The 30-year-old Uzbek was Olympic champion in 2016 and in Hangzhou will be seeking the one gold medal absent from his collection in the 51kg division.
Shiva Thapa, a winner at the 2013 Asian Championships, will lead the Indian squad in Panghal's absence. Organizers will be desperate to avoid the chaos of five years ago in Jakarta when the Asian Games boxing competition was marred by judging protests and controversy.
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