Marykom to face Pinky in finals of National Championship

5 time World Champion M.C. Marykom will face Pinky Jhangra in the finals of the 51kgs flyweight category of the Womens National Boxing Championship. In the semi finals held earlier today at the Tatya Tope Stadium in Bhopal, Marykom, representing Manipur, outclassed Dolly Singh of West Bengal and won by a resounding 28-3 margin. In the second semi finals, National Games gold medallist Pinky Jhangra representing Haryana pipped Sarita Devi of All India Police in a thrilling match. Both Pinky and Sarita were tied on 34 points each after the completion on 4 rounds and on count back also both had an equal score of 106. Finally, Pinky was declared winner on the basis of judges decision of 3-2.

Mary against Dolly

M.C. Marykom was in a class of her own. Her superior punching speed and ability to land quick jabs and combinations troubled Dolly Singh to no end. The West Bengal boxer struggled to keep up with Marykom’s speed and better strategy. Speaking about her Semi final victory, Marykom was her usual humble self, ” The semi-final was a very good match for me. I needed a tough match and I got it today and Dolly really gave it her best shot. I am really looking forward to the final tomorrow. It is going to be a very tough match against Pinky and I have great respect for her. I need to rest well as it is going to be my third match in as many days. I am very focused on my preparations for the final.”