Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom settled for silver after enduring a tricky defeat in opposition to Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan within the 51kg class last at the continuing Asian Boxing Championship in Dubai.
The pugilist misplaced in a break up 2-3 resolution in opposition to the two-time world champion, which noticed the Kazakhstan wrestler dominate many of the proceedings within the match.Â
This was the Indian’s second silver medal in complete within the Asian circuit and has already bagged 5 gold on earlier events.
Up in opposition to an opponent eleven years youthful to her, the 38-year-old made a formidable begin however failed to take care of the momentum as the competition progressed.
The Manipuri clinched the opening spherical comfortably, which noticed Mary execute sharp counter-attacks. However, the next spherical utterly belonged to the Kazakh, who outplayed the Indian and landed a sequence of punches.Â
Mary did present some depth within the third and last spherical however failed to carry her opponent again, who produced an excellent effort within the ring.
The Manipuri legend was rewarded a prize cash of USD 5,000 for her exploits within the competitors, whereas Kyzaibay earned further by USD 10,000.
Kyzaibay is a two-time world champion and a six-time nationwide champion, which clearly places her persona as one of many fiercest pugilist throughout the globe. Â
