Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom misplaced the 51 kg ultimate by cut up determination to Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay on the Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday.
The bout went 3-2 within the Kazakh opponent’s favour, who’s 11 years youthful than the 38-year-old Indian legend. Mary Kom will take dwelling the silver medal from the essential meet main as much as the Tokyo Olympics.
The depth picked up within the second spherical and each the boxers confirmed aggressive intent. The Kazakh drew degree at this level together with her jabs touchdown completely.
Mary Kom fought again within the ultimate three minutes however that was not sufficient to get the judges’ nod.
The Manipuri legend additionally received a prize cash of USD 5,000 for her marketing campaign, whereas Kyzaibay was richer by USD 10,000.
Kyzaibay is a two-time world champion and a six-time nationwide champion.
#MaryKom (51 kg) misplaced 2-3 in opposition to two time World Champion Nazym Kyzaibay of #Kazakhstan within the ultimate to accept silver within the Asian Championships in #Dubai on Sunday.
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— DD News (@DDNewsdwell) May 30, 2021
Mary had defeated Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia 4-1 within the semi-final.
This was her second silver medal on the Asian Boxing Championships. She additionally has 5 gold medals from earlier editions.
Other than the legendary Indian boxer, three different Indians even have gold medal bouts on Sunday: Pooja Rani (75kg), Anupama (+81kg) and Lalbuatsahi (64kg).
(With PTI inputs)
