The 25-year-old, who won world bronze at super fly in 2007, edged one round closer to that dream on Monday with a comprehensive 22-9 victory over Afghan opponent Ajmal Faisal.

“I haven’t come here to lose, that is not my mentality. I have come here because I am a winner and because I want gold not just for myself but also for my family who have contributed to my career whenever they could,” he said.