Amit Panghal is the first Indian to reach the finals of the World Men's Boxing Championship

Amit Panghal is the first Indian to reach the finals of the World Men's Boxing Championship

Asian champion Amit Panghal became the first Indian boxer to reach the World Men's Boxing Championships in the 52 kg weight category.

Amit defeated Sakane Bibosinov of Kazakhstan 3–2 in the semi-final match of the 52 kg flyweight category.

Amit won the gold medal in the Asian Games in the year 2018. He also won the silver medal in the Commonwealth Games that same year.