Patrick Chinyemba: All you need to know about Amit Panghal’s opponent in boxing Round of 16 at Paris Olympics 2024
African Games 2023 gold medallist boxer Patrick Chinyemba will lock horns with the Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist boxer Amit Pangal from India in this Round of 16 exciting bout.
The Zambian boxer was part of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 in Birmingham but had to settle for a bronze medal after losing the semi-final bout against Amit Panghal. On the other hand, the Indian boxer went on to clinch the gold medal.
His major bout victories were a Referee Stops Contest win against Charles Fauma Keama from PNG in the Round of 16 and a quarter-final win against Alex Winwood of Australia via Knock Out.
The Asian Games 2018 gold medallist and World Championships silver medallist boxer Amit Panghal will be a strong favorite to win this bout as the Zambian boxer’s credentials comparatively are weaker.
Patrick Chinyemba's medals and achievements
Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Africa 2020: Silver Medal
Commonwealth Games 2022: Bronze Medal
AFBC African Championships Final 2022: Gold Medal
African Games 2023: Gold Medal
Patrick Chinyemba's world rankings
Patrick Chinyemba holds the World No. 6 rank in elite men's 48-51 kg flyweight IBA rankings. He would be aiming to improve his World Rankings with exceptional performances in the ongoing season.
Patrick Chinyemba vs Amit Panghal: Head to Head
Amit Panghal and Patrick Chinyemba faced each other once in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham in the semi-final contest. The Indian boxer won the bout quite convincingly racing into the final and bagging the gold medal.
Patrick Chinyemba's recent records
Patrick Chinyemba bagged a gold medal, defeating Ala Eddine Zidi from Tunisia in the African Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament final in 2023 to secure his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024 in the 51 kg weight division.
Patrick Chinyemba's Olympic qualification
Patrick Chinyemba made the cut for the Paris Olympics 2024 via his impressive performance in the African Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament 2023, winning the gold medal.
Patrick Chinyemba vs Amit Panghal match details
Patrick Chinyemba will lock horns with the Indian ace boxer Amit Panghal in a Round of 16 bout in the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:16 PM IST.