[Nagoya AG] Kim Minseong Overcomes First-Round Deficit for 80kg Victory... Secures Bronze Medal

Aiming for a Spot in the Final in the Semifinals on September 30

Kim Minseong (Korea National Sport University) has advanced to the semifinals of the men's 80kg category in boxing at the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games, securing at least a bronze medal.

Kim Minseong (left), who secured the bronze medal in boxing. Korea Boxing Federation

On September 27 at the Nishio Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Kim defeated Michael Robert Muskita of Indonesia with a 4-1 decision in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Since Asian Games boxing does not hold a match for third place and both losing semifinalists are awarded bronze medals, Kim Minseong has guaranteed himself a medal.

The start was shaky. In the first round, four out of five judges gave the 10 points to Muskita, causing Kim to trail 1-4.

From the second round, Kim began his comeback. By landing precise blows that exploited his opponent’s openings, he was awarded perfect scores of 10 from all five judges, bringing the match back to even. Continuing his offensive in the third round, Kim secured superior scores from four of the judges, achieving a 4-1 come-from-behind victory.

Kim Minseong will aim for a spot in the final in the semifinals on September 30. His semifinal opponent has not yet been determined.

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