India’s boxing star Lovlina Borgohain once again proved her form by winning the Women’s 75 kg title at the Boxam Elite International tournament on February 7.
The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist looked calm and confident in the final, where she defeated England’s Mary-Kate Smith by a 4:1 split decision, as India Today reported.
The contest was tight, but Lovlina’s sharp punches, better ring control and old big-match experience helped her take charge in key moments. The win adds another important title to her career and is expected to boost her confidence ahead of upcoming international competitions.
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India shine across categories
India enjoyed a strong campaign at the tournament with impressive performances across weight divisions.
In the women’s events, Manju Rani (48kg), Nitu (51kg), Priya (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) and Naina (80kg) all reached the finals with commanding victories, showing India’s growing strength in women’s boxing.
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In the men’s competition, Deepak (70kg), Akash (75kg) and Ankush (80kg) also advanced to the finals after solid performances.
Deepak delivered one of the highlights of the day by forcing a first-round RSC against Kazakhstan’s World Boxing Cup Finals silver medallist Nurbek Mursal. Several Indian boxers also earned bronze after semifinal losses, reflecting a strong overall campaign.
