Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen continued her dominance in the Women’s World Boxing Championship as she stormed into the final. She defeated Colombia’s Ingrit Valencia by an unanimous decision in the semifinal on Thursday, 23rd March 2023. Nitu Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain abd Saweety Boora also advanced to the final of the tournament as atleast four silver medals are assured. Follow Women’s World Championships 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas & Saweety enter final at Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 – Watch Highlights
Semifinal Fixtures
- Nitu Ghanghas BEAT Alua Balkibekova – 5-2
- Nikhat Zareen BEAT Ingrit Valencia – 5-0
- Lovlina Borgohain vs Li Qian –
- Saweety vs Greentree Emma-Sue –
Nitu eked out a 5-2 victory over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan. In the rematch of last year’s quarterfinals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was more dominant and took the round 2-3.
In the second round, Nitu came out strongly, landing hooks and jabs. Both boxers resorted to body blows and clinching with Nitu ending on top. The final three minutes were a tense affair with Nitu getting the better of Balkibekova, forcing a bout review.
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Into the Finals with a 4️⃣-1️⃣ win 🤩🥊
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Nikhat out-punched Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia 5-0. The Reigning champion Nikhat used her speed and tactical acumen to see off Valencia and continue the defence of her title.
Lovlina Bogohain defeated China’s Li Qian to enter her maiden World Championship final. Lovlina clinched the first round but faced challenge from the Chinese in the second, who went on to win the round. The Indian boxer showed grit and fought valiantly to trump her opponent and enter the final.
In the 81 kg category semi-final, Saweety Boora defeated Australia’s Emma Greentree after a split decision.
Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas & Saweety enter final at Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 – Watch Highlights
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