Published 21:03 IST, October 6th 2019
WC: Former champion Sarita Devi bows out in round two, loses by 5-0
Sarita Devi was knocked out of the WBC after the 2003 world champion lost her bout to Russia's Natalia Shadrina in the 60kg category by 5-0 in Ulan-Ude.
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Former world champion Sarita Devi (60kg) was kcked out in round two of Women’s World Boxing Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia on Sunday. She lost to Russia's Natalia Shrina. After receiving a first-round bye, 2003 world champion, seeded fourth in her category put up a convincing first round as five-times Asian gold medalist, mand to land some clear punches initially but Russian pugilist me a strong comeback in second and third round to overpower experienced Sarita and won bout 5-0.
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Debutant fails to qualify
While in or match, debutant Nandini (81kg) failed to find her rhythm at World st and was found wanting in all three rounds. first woman boxer from Chandigarh to represent at Championships, 20-year-old boxer fell short in experience and tactics compared to her German counterpart, Irina-Nicoletta Schonberger, who won bout 5-0 on points. With Jamuna Boro (54kg) and Saweety Boora (75kg) alrey confirming ir place in pre-quarters, Monday will witness last set of debutants, Manju Rani (48Kg) and Manju Bamboriya (64kg) taking ring. Young Manju Rani seeded sixth in lightfly weight category will take on Ven Tayonis Cede of Venezuela while Manju Bamboriya will face fourth seed Italy’s Angela Carini.
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Saweety and Jamuna keep Indian hopes alive
On Saturday, former World Championship silver medalist Saweety Boora (75kg) h put up a table performance to progress into pre-quarterfinals while Neeraj Phogat bowed out after a contentious verdict resulting in a mixed day for India. Earlier, India witnessed a major upset as Neeraj (57kg) h to endure a surprise loss through a split verdict of 2-3. On Friday, Indonesia President's Cup gold medallist Jamuna Boro (54 kg) h given India winning start at championship Jamuna started her first-round cautiously but eventually gained momentum. Indian pugilist displayed sheer dominance from second round onwards. Using her height to vant, Assamese boxer unleashed a flurry of punches to blank Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai 5-0.
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20:15 IST, October 6th 2019