Latest News Update About M C Mary Kom Wins 5th Consecutive World Boxing Championship Title After beating Duta Seluta Sunday: The Indian woman boxer, M C Mary Kom created history after bagging the 5th consecutive World Championship title in Bridgetown on Sunday, September 19. The Manipuri courageous heart, who had triumph her 4 former titles in the 46kg category, this time triumph in the 48kg class beating Romanian challenger Duta Seluta with16-6.
Kom had beaten the Romanian 22-7 in the 2006 World Championship final in New Delhi and 7-1 in the 2008 World Championship final in Ningbo City, China.
Former on Friday, Kom, who symbolize constancy, showed why she is one of the most excellent boxers in women's boxing when she bounced back from a 0-1 1st round deficit to outclassing Flilpino opponent Alice Appari with 8-1 in the semifinals.
Though, there was dissatisfaction as well for India when Kavita settled for a bronze after being outclassed 2-14 by Ukraine's Kateryna Kuzhel in the semifinals. Swift counter-punching and soft smooth footwork were Kom's strengths as she played the waiting game to excellence.
The Indian legend defended stoutly in the 1st 2 rounds to keep the scores level at 1-1. Later, she let loose an outbreak of punches to stun Appari. Leading with her powerful double rights, united with a swift counter left hook
, Kom steadily dismantled her opponent's guard and was 5-1 up by the end of the 3rd round.
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