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I am working on my speed and attacking abilities: Boxer Hitesh Gulia
New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) India's 70 kg boxer Hitesh Gulia who won the Gold and Silver medal respectively at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 and World Boxing Cup -Astana, Kazakhstan 2025, says he is working on increasing his speed and sharpening his attacking abilities in order to further improve his game.
In an exclusive interview to UNI on the sidelines of the felicitation function held for the Indian boxing contingent that participated in the two events, Gulia said:
"My footwork is quite good. I am working further on my attack and on increasing my speed."
Gulia characterises his boxing style as slow-paced and tactical. "I like to assess the opponent during bouts and mould my game accordingly. Every opponent is different; hence one needs to be flexible."
The 20-year-old said that the two tournaments were of very high quality, and added that his match against Brazil's Kaian Oliveira was the toughest he has played so far.
Gulia lost 0-5 to Oliveira in the Gold medal match in Astana.
'All matches in Brazil and Astana were tough, but the final match against the Brazilian in Astana was the toughest game I have ever played.'
The Jhajjar native said that he will now be preparing for the 'World Boxing Championships 2025' that will be held in Liverpool, England, from September 4-14.
"I will now be preparing for the upcoming World Championships that will be played in September. I will be leaving for the camp in NIS (National Institute of Sports) Patiala."
Gulia idolises veteran boxer-turned-coach Suranjay Singh and Beijing Olympics Bronze medallist Vijender Singh.
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