New Delhi: Young Indian boxers delivered a strong statement at the World Cup Finals in Greater Noida with Hitesh Gulia stealing the spotlight on Monday. The 70kg fighter pulled off the biggest upset of his career. edging out Japan’s Sewon Okazawa in a tense 3-2 split decision. Okazawa isn’t just any opponent; he is a two-time World Championships medallist, an Asian Games champion and one of the most seasoned names in the draw. This made Hitesh’s win even more impressive, especially considering the composure he showed through all three rounds.

Hitesh started sharply, slipping in enough clean punches to take the opening round on three cards. Okazawa responded the way champions do, upping the pressure in the second round and cutting the gap. The Japanese boxer’s aggression was expected but

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