Two-time Commonwealth bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin and 2021 Asian Youth champion Bishwamitra Chongtham came up with dazzling performances to secure their berths in the quarter-finals of the 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament here on Thursday.

Hussamuddin overcame Michele Baldassi of Italy in his Round of 16 match of the 57kg category while Bishwamitra got the better of Kenzhe Muratuly of Kazakhstan in 51kg. Starting off on the front foot in the 57kg final, the Italian Baldassi displayed his attacking intent from the get-go and made the first round a closely contested affair.