Women's World Boxing Championships: Saweety Boora crowned champion in her 2nd World C'ships final

Updated : Mar 27, 2023 20:41
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After Nitu Ghanghas, boxer Saweety Boora made every Indian proud by clinching Gold in 81-kg category in the Women's World Boxing Championships.

In a hard-fought match, 30-year-old Boora defeated China's Lina Wang 3-2. 

Saweety made an impressive start and won the first two rounds by split decisions. 

The Chinese pugilist tried to make a comeback in the final round but Boora displayed brilliant defensive tactics to clinch the game by split decision finally.

 

Also read: Women's World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas scripts history with gold in 48-kg category

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