Faizan Anwar crowned WBA Intercontinental Champ in historic win for Indian boxing

Dubai [UAE], December 14 (ANI): Indian boxer Faizan Anwar clinched the WBA (World Boxing Association) Intercontinental Championship after defeating Russian contender Khuseyn Baysangurov by split decision (SD) in a well-fought 10-round professional bout at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, according to a release.

The 24-year-old from Kolkata produced a controlled and disciplined performance against Baysangurov,