The Indian boxer was in complete control throughout the quarterfinal, impressing all five judges with his sharp combinations, effective footwork and superior ringcraft. Sachin won the opening two rounds 10-9 on all five scorecards before sealing the contest comfortably in the final round to register a comprehensive victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 in favour of the Indian pugilist, underlining his dominance against the Botswana boxer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the victory, Sachin advanced to the men\u2019s 60kg semifinals and, under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, also assured India of at least a bronze medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sachin will now aim to carry his impressive form into the semifinals as he looks to secure a place in the gold-medal bout and add another boxing medal to India\u2019s tally in Glasgow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the day, compatriots Sakshi and Arundhati too made it past the quarterfinal stage in their respective weight categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sakshi assured the country of another medal after registering a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision over Northern Ireland\u2019s Caitlin Fryers in the women\u2019s quarter-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sakshi was in complete control throughout the contest, winning all three rounds on the judges\u2019 scorecards. Four judges awarded her 29-27, while one scored it 29-25, reflecting her dominance in the bout. She also benefited from a point deduction against her opponent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The convincing victory takes Sakshi into the semifinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal under the Commonwealth Games boxing format, where both losing semifinalists receive bronze medals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sakshi was in complete control throughout the contest, winning all three rounds on the judges\u2019 scorecards. Four judges awarded her 29-27, while one scored it 29-25, reflecting her dominance in the bout. She also benefited from a point deduction against her opponent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian pugilist displayed composure and tactical discipline throughout the three-round contest to edge past Henderson in a closely fought bout. Three judges scored all three rounds in Arundhati\u2019s favour (30-26), while one judge awarded the contest to the New Zealander 29-27. The fifth judge had the scores level at 28-28, but a one-point deduction against Henderson tilted the verdict in Arundhati\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n