Busto Arsizio, March 3 -- World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria (51kg) went down fighting against Huseynov Nijat of Azerbaijan on day one of the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Sunday.

The first two rounds saw a tight contest as both boxers went into attacking mode from the get-go. The young pugilist from Azerbaijan took full advantage of his pace and swift movements to make life difficult for Deepak in the ring. Deepak lost both the first and second rounds with an identical 2-3 scoreline.

The Indian pugilist came all guns blazing in the final round and delivered some quality blows. He won the round 4-1 but it wasn't enough as Nijat won the bout 3-2 in a split decision verdict.

Asian Games bro...