Standout boxer, Desmond Amsterdam has progressed to the semi final round and is assured of a medal at the ongoing South American Games currently underway in Paraguay.
The pugilist defeated Venezuelan opponent, Diego Mejia unanimously (5-0) in their 80kg quarterfinal bout yesterday to clinch a berth in the final four.
Amsterdam, will face Benjamin Grimaux of Argentina in semi-final 1 tomorrow with a finals berth on his mind.
