An outraged Indian boxing contingent today lodged a protest and demanded a review of L Sarita Devi's semifinal bout in the Asian Games after the veteran was adjudged to have lost despite a dominating performance against home favourite Jina Park.

The Indian boxing contingent lodged a protest after paying a USD 500 fee, which would not be refunded if the review upholds the original decision.

"A protest has been lodged against the decision," a member of the contingent said.

The 32-year-old Indian was left in tears after losing a bout in which she matched Park blow for blow in the opening round and was markedly more aggressive and precise thereafter.

Sarita (60kg), a former Asian champion, fell behind after a rather bizarre turn of events in which Park ended up being the judges' choice despite barely managing to stay in the fight. Such was the Indian's ferocity that Park resorted to holding to slow down the pace of the bout after being left with a bloodied nose.

But Sarita's precision and her brilliant ring craft failed to find favour with the judges in the third and fourth rounds which went to the home favourite, who was struggling to stand up to the onslaught of punches from the Manipuri.

Meanwhile, Sarita found support from India's long-time Cuban coach B I Fernandes and fellow boxer M C Mary Kom, who advanced to the final.