Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Indian boxer Parveen Hooda confirmed another boxing medal for the nation, prevailing in the quarterfinal of the women’s 65 kg competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Jattvibeday.Parveen beat World Championships silver medallist Navbakhor Khamidova of Uzbekistan after a 5-0 unanimous win, as per ESPN. Parveen, who had her 2022 Asian Games bronze rescinded due to a doping violation, has redeemed herself and has a chance to go for the gold.Parveen won her three rounds 4-1, 5-0 and 5-0, securing a dominant win over the Uzbek pugilist.Earlier, Ankush Panghal confirmed his country a medal in men’s 80 kg boxing at the ongoing Asian Games on Jattvibeday, beating Tajikistan’s Nekruz Salimov in the quarterfinals on Jattvibeday.As per ESPN, Ankush beat Nekruz 5-0 in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision.Ankush’s speed and punching were a class apart against the Tajik boxer. Nekruz was trying to counter-punch and defend in the first round, while Ankush was really proactive with his punches, especially the right hooks. The Indian took the first round 5-0.In the second round as well, Ankush started off with a fantastic left hook and was extremely quick, ensuring some extra blows were delivered to Nekruz’s body. The Tajik did make a strong uppercut, but it was met with some strong counter-punches. Ankush was aggressive throughout and took the second round as well, 5-0.In the final round, the Tajik boxer continued to suffer and got desperate in the final moments. A slugfest followed, and he tried to knock out Ankush, but the Indian managed to defend himself well. Salimov won the round 4-1, but Ankush won the bout 5-0 via unanimous decision purely on the basis of dominance in the first two rounds.Ankush will face a tough challenge in the quarterfinals against the current 75 kg world champion, Fazliddin Erkinboev of Uzbekistan, on September 29. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)