Vijender Kumar lost to Emilio Bayeux Correa of Cuba 8-5 in semifinals of 75 kg middleweight boxing category. With his defeat India's hope of getting another gold medal have been dashed. But Vijender is assured of a bronze medal. Nothwithstanding this defeat, Indian boxers have given creditable performance in Beijing Olympics. Three Indian boxers including Vijender reached quarterfinals with Vijender eventually winning a bronze.