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World Championships bronze medalist Mohammad Husamuddin makes a disappointing return to competitive boxing after an injury layoff, in the men’s 57kg event at the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament in Busto Asizio, Italy Lost to Ireland’s Jude Gallagher 0-4. Hussamuddin had earlier received a bye in the first round. Playing for the first time since injuring his left knee in the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Championships, Husamuddin took some time to adapt, allowing his opponent, the Birmingham CWG champion, to take the lead thanks to his technical prowess.
The youngster took advantage of his speed and agility to win the first round 5-0.
The Hyderabad-born boxer did try to make up lost ground in the second round, but his comeback was made more difficult after he was deducted a point for ducking.
The 22-year-old Gallagher kept his cool in the third round and did not allow Husamuddin to attack, ultimately winning the fight.
India has fielded nine boxers in the tournament, of whom only Nishant Dev (71kg) has still locked in the quota. He will play in the quarterfinals later on Sunday.
India has already qualified 4 for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti (54kg), Parveen Hooda (57kg) and Lovely Na Borgohain (75kg) confirmed her qualification with her outstanding performance at the Asian Games.
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