Mary Kom enters finals of Asian Boxing Championships
First Published: 28th May, 2021 14:20 IST
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) stormed into the Asian Boxing Championship finals after notching up grueling victory in the last four stage bouts, on Thursday. Mary Kom prevailed
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) stormed into the Asian Boxing Championship finals after notching up grueling victory in the last four stage bouts, on Thursday.
Mary Kom prevailed 4-1 over Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg.
It has taken a lot to adjust to the humid weather here. Today, I was a bit slow in the first round but got my rhythm from the second round onwards. I had already fought her once so it didn”t take much to understand her gameplan,” Mary Kom told PTI.
The veteran’s right hooks were particularly impressive in a compelling performance. She fought with a perilously low guard despite the aggressive intent shown by her rival and relied on her sharp reflexes to score on counter-attacks.
“The guard wasn”t needed, I knew her quite well,” she quipped.
The 38-year-old will now be gunning for her sixth gold medal at the continental showpiece. She will be up against Kazakhstan”s Nazym Kyzaibay, a two-time world champion.
“I have faced Nazym earlier and have even defeated her in a couple of past tournaments. Let’s see what’s the challenge I get this time,” said Mary Kom. PTI
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