Mary Kom, Jamuna Boro & Lovlina Seal Medal Slots At World Boxing Championships

Ulan-Ude: Six-time champion MC Mary Kom made sure of an unprecedented eighth medal at the women’s World Boxing Championships after advancing to the semi-finals of the 51kg category, in Ulan-Ude, Russia, on Thursday. Joining her in the last four stage were Jamuna Boro (54kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and debutants Manju Rani (48kg) who made the grade later in the day.

Mary Kom defeated Ingrit Valencia Victor of Colombia with a unanimous 5:0 verdict in her last-eight match. Jamuna (54 kg) got the better of Germany’s Ursula Gottlob by 4-1. The judges points for the Assam pugilist read 30-27, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 and 29-28.

Lovlina (69 kg) also maintained India’s good run at the championship as she defeated European Games Champion Karolina Koszewska of Poland by 4-1 to enter the semifinal. The judge’s points for her was 28-29, 29-28,29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.

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