Legendary pugilist wins sixth title after a hardfought duel; Sonia claims silver in 57kg category
M.C. Mary Kom’s great stature touched a new high when she claimed her sixth title in the World women’s boxing championships at Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex here on Saturday.
The 35year old saw off Hanna Okhota of Ukraine with a 50 margin in the 48kg final to take her first gold medal after eight years. This was her second Worlds crown on home soil and second in light heavyweight. Her finalrst four gold medals had come in pinweight.
Record-equalling feat
With six gold medals and a silver, the diminutive Mary now stands as the tallest woman boxer in the 17 year old history of the event and equals legendary male boxer Cuban Felix Savon’s World championships record.
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