India's Akash Kumar settled for a bronze medal after he was convincingly defeated by Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semi-final of men's 54kg category. The pugilist from Bhiwani joined an elite list of boxers, as he became the seventh Indian to have won a medal at the mega event.

Demonstrating exemplary courage and tactical nous during the right moments, Akash Kumar (54kg) stunned Rio Olympic silver medallist Yoel Finol of Venezuela in the quarter-final to confirm India’s first medal at AIBA Men’s Boxing World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday.

The Indian boxers are continuing to dominate the proceedings in the opening rounds at the AIBA Men’s Boxing Championship 2021 in Belgrade, Serbia. Debutant Nishant Dev recorded a thumping win against Hungary's Laszlo Kozak, and now will be up against Mauritian pugilist Merven Clair.