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World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom keeps her tryst with destiny
World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom keeps her tryst with destiny and Record-equalling feat
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 35-year-old saw off Hanna Okhota of Ukraine with a 5-0 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 flyweight. Her first four gold medals had come in weight.
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.
In a hard-fought duel between two southpaws, Mary showcased her beautiful assortment of right jabs and well-rehearsed combinations to seize the initiative.
The Ukrainian, who was prepared for the challenge following her loss to the Indian legend in Silesian Open in Poland about two months ago, employed her quick hands and tested Mary thoroughly in the second round.
Raising her game
With the competition getting more intense, Mary lifted her game and attacked in the final round. Amidst the exchange of blows, Hanna displayed some gamesmanship and invited the Indian to land more shots.
It didn’t help the youngster as Mary was declared a winner amidst deafening cheers. The Ukrainian’s gesture at the crowd was probably due to her frustration of finishing second.
