India boxer Manoj Kumar fighting in Men’s Light Welter 64 kg event at the Rio Olympics is brimming with confidence after his first round and is all set to show a good performance in the pre-quarterfinals.

He had made it to the event after defeating Lithuania’s former lightweight Olympic bronze-medallist Evaldas Petrauskas 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 in three rounds.

The 29 year old is ready to win medal for India and is confident after his victory in the previous match. He has urged the nation and fans to pray for him and extend their support. He has been undergoing tough training under his coach Rajesh Kumar and is focusing on his form to give his 100 percent to the bout.

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