Tashkent [Uzbekistan], May 12: India's Mohammed Hussamuddin finished his IBA Men's World Boxing Championships campaign with a bronze medal on Friday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Hussamuddin was forced to give a walkover to Saidel Horta of Cuba in the 54-57kg category semifinals due to a knee injury he sustained during his quarterfinal bout, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a tweet.

Mohammad Hussamuddin Wins Bronze Medal

"He had a knee injury in the last bout after which he had pain and swelling. After careful and detailed assessment by the medical team, Team Management have decided that he won't take part in the semifinal bout which is to take place today as he doesn't want the injury to aggravate rather recover for future competitions," BFI said in a press statement on Friday. IBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2023: Deepak Bhoria, Mohammed Hussamuddin, Nishant Dev Eye Historic Gold for India.

Competing in his debut World Championships campaign, Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg) was aiming to successfully reach the final at the tournament when he takes to the ring against Saidel Horta of Cuba. The two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist has elevated his performance to the highest of levels to prevail in all of his bouts at the tournament so far.