Gold Coast: Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom (48kg) advanced to the Commonwealth Games final with a comprehensive triumph over Sri Lanka’s Anusha Dilrukshi Koddithuwak on Wednesday.
It was a battle of veterans as 35-year-old Mary Kom took on the 39-year-old Dilrukshi. The latter gave a good account of herself against the five-time world champion Indian but fell short in the end.
Mary Kom, also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP in India, prevailed 5-0 in a dull contest where clean punches were few and far. Despite the height advantage, Dilrukshi struggled to connect for most part. Mary’s experience and superior technique stood her in good stead as she carved out a unanimous 5:0 verdict.
Both boxers were a bit cautious in the opening round, trying to gauge each other although Mary managed to land several punches.
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