Lovlina Borgohain vs Chen Nien-chin Olympics 2021 Boxing Quarterfinal LIVE: Updates & commentary

Lovlina Borgohain will next take on top seed Busenaz Sürmeneli in the semifinal bout on Wednesday, August 4. The Indian should have plenty of time to rest and reenergise for the big match.

Twitter goes crazy!!!!

'I am working hard to become a champion,' Lovlina Borgohain eyes podium finish at Tokyo Olympics 2021

And that’s another Indian woman making history at Tokyo! With many more possibilities ahead of us…. #LovlinaBorgohain 🥊 pic.twitter.com/qfvUXna3Xf
— Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) July 30, 2021

Go for gold, girl ! 🇮🇳❤️#LovlinaBorgohain pic.twitter.com/hNroToxrjt
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) July 30, 2021

This is a BIG punch ❤️

You continue to make us proud #LovlinaBorgohain and keep India’s flag high & shining at #TokyoOlympics2020.

Well done 👏 @LovlinaBorgohai pic.twitter.com/RYFACkNXUN
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 30, 2021

History in the making

Lovlina brilliantly marches into the semifinal.

Lovlina Borgohain will now face top seed Busenaz Sürmeneli from Tunisia in the semifinal bout, but that is a battle for another day.
At the moment, she can be proud of her titanic effort in the QFs!

The Indian has secured the Bronze, having dominated all three rounds. This was her first win over the mighty Chen.

Lovlina wins with a split decision 4-1!!

Has Lovlina done it?

Lovlina should be declared the winner here!

End of Round 3

Lovlina is almost to the semifinal. Chen has no answer to the Indian boxer.

Chen is running out of answers here, is looking rattled now.

Last 40 seconds!

Chen needs to do something big to confirm a win.

Lovlina is looking run down the clock now. The Indian is in more comfortable spot at the moment!

Final 1 minute to go.

Chen comes back strong with a right jab. Lovlina needs to be careful here.

Chen is taken to the ropes for an equipment reset.

Lovlina landed another mighty blow!

Lovlina has a big opportunity here. She needs to keep playing on the frontfoot!

It is the third round now.

She can very well assure the medal for India.

Lovlina is two points up now.

Round 3

Lovlina gets yet another split decision in her favour. Inches closer to the Bronze!

Chen certainly tried dominating the second round by pushing the Indian boxer in the corner everytime.

Lovlina is struggling.

The Taiwanese landed a couple of big blows in the end.

Lovlina is using her height well. It gives her advantage to try punching her opponent from far away.

Lovlina looks to connects another left jab.

Lovlina will need to move alot today as part of her strategy. It is important as it will force her opponent to make the move and get open for counters.

Chen is playing with more aggression.

Both women locked in Clinch position.

Lovlina looked so calm for her bout while walking out. It looks as if she is ready. It is a good thing for a boxer to be composed.

The pugilists are locked in a close battle at the moment

Round 2

Early aggression gives Lovlina the edge.

Lovlina leads 3-2

The Taiwanese connects a right jab.

Lovlina Borgohain vs Chen Nien-chin Olympics 2021 Boxing LIVE: Lovlina beats Chen, assures a medal at Olympics 2021