The Asian bronze-medallist Amit Phangal advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in the 49 kg category as in the opening round he defeats Italy's, Federico Serra. Amit will now cross swords with seventh-seed Carlos Quipo of Ecuador for a place in the quarter-finals. Eight Indians are in the fray in the competition, which has close to 250 pugilists vying for top honors. ALSO READ: No Duleep Trophy in 2017-18 domestic calendar Sohail Khan recalled in Pak T20 squad for World XI series Upul Tharanga suspended for slow over-rate in second match