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[Capt M Kumar]

<!--emo&:ind--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/india.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='india.gif' /><!--endemo--> It's going to be tough against him. The last time we met it was too close to call and he (Balakshin) managed to sneak past riding on his luck but this time I am better prepared," Jitender said on the tough match that awaits him.

"This time I'm not going to spare him. Akhil has beaten him in the past and I'll ask Akhil how to crack him," he added.

Meanwhile, it was a busy day outside the ring for Akhil as well as he ensured the flow of tips kept flowing for his protege.

"I was looking at him (Akhil) and he was giving me instructions. He told me to be aggressive and then backpedal. He had played Tulashboy and knew how to get the better of him. I dedicate this win to Akhil. He has been everything for me and I want to win a medal for him," an overwhelmed Jitender said.

It was a tactical battle by the Indian who showed maturity beyond his years. He landed the first blow on the Uzbek and led 4-1 after the opening round. Having established the lead, he protected it even if constant evading did not look glamorous.

Tulashboy grew desperate in frustration and it was showing. In the subsequent rounds, they were grappling as much they were boxing.

http://olympics.timesofindia.indiatimes.co...how/3370601.cms