In Pics | Meet India's women world boxing championsIndian boxer Nikhat Zareen scripted history by clinching the coveted gold in the flyweight (52kg) division with a facile 5-0 win over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the final of the Women's World Championship in Istanbul. Capping off a stupendous campaign that saw her dominate all her rivals, the Telangana boxer out-punched her Thai opponent to win via unanimous verdict with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in her favour. With this win, Zareen joins the elite list of Indian women boxers to be crowned world champion.
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In Pics | Meet India's Women Boxing Champions
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen made her way into record books by clinching a gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating 5-0 victory. Credit: PTI Photo
Mary Kom, one of the most successful boxers in the world, has six golds and a silver medal to her name. Credit: PTI Photo
Sarita Devi won gold in 2006 and then a bronze two years later. Credit: PTI Photo
Boxer Lekha KC clinched gold in 2006. Credit: PIB Photo
In 2006, Jenny RL brought gold in the 63kg division under the light weight category. Credit: Boxing Federation of India