India, Jan. 10 -- It was a fight that was keenly awaited. Two-time Olympian Amit Panghal pitted against rising star Jadumani Singh in the 55kg class at the Elite National Boxing Championships here on Friday. Both are flyweight boxers who have moved one weight class up with an eye on the Asian Games this season.

While the younger Jadumani emerged winner and moved into the final, Panghal too asserted his class. The contest was far closer than the 5-0 scoreline. Panghal, the 2019 World Championships silver medallist, is searching for second wind after another disappointing Olympics campaign. The 30-year-old was not in national reckoning last year.

Jadumani, 21, has tasted international success this year and is keen to make a mark in major ...