Minakshi bows out of Thailand Open

New Delhi: Indian boxer Minakshi bowed out of Thailand open after a close defeat against local boxer Jutamas Jitpong in the 51kg first round bout in Phuket, Thailand on Sunday. According to information received here, in the first round, both the boxers played from a distance and gauged each other's strategy before upping the ante in the second round, which saw a lot of clinching and exchange of punches.

The final round witnessed some fierce and attacking boxing between both the pugilists. Minakshi landed some clear punches but fell short in a hard-fought bout as the boxer from Thailand won by a 3-2 split verdict. In total, six Indian boxers- 5 women and one man, will be in action on Monday.

In the women's section, Monika (48kg) will face two-time world championships medallist Josie Gabuco of Philippines in the opening round whereas Renu (54kg) will square off against U-22 European champion Sirine Charaabi of Italy.

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