MC Mary Kom claimed a gold but the Indian men's juggernaut was denied a complete sweep by traditional powerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan on an exciting final day of the India Open boxing tournament, in New Delhi on Thursday. Mary Kom won against Filipino Josie Gabuco 4-1 en route to her gold in the 48kg class among women. The former world and Asian bronze medallist claimed a 3-2 win over Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee. Another Assam boxer, Lovlina Borgohain claimed the welterweight (69kg) gold among women, getting the better of compatriot Pooja. Former world silver medallist Saweety Boora (75kg) also had to be content with a second-place finish against Cameroon's Essaine Clotilde.

Source: dna February 01, 2018 13:52 UTC