Nikhat Zareen, Nitu storm into Women’s World Boxing Championships final | Boxing News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Continuing their good run, reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas stormed into the finals of the Women’s World Championships on Thursday.
As expected, Nikhat posted a commanding 5-0 win over Colombia’s Ingrit Valencia in the 50kg category semifinals while Nitu (48kg) had to fight hard to post 5-2 win over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan.
Nikhat used her speed and tactical acumen to see off Rio Olympics bronze medallist Valencia and continue the defence of her title.
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As expected, Nikhat posted a commanding 5-0 win over Colombia’s Ingrit Valencia in the 50kg category semifinals while Nitu (48kg) had to fight hard to post 5-2 win over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan.
Nikhat used her speed and tactical acumen to see off Rio Olympics bronze medallist Valencia and continue the defence of her title.
Nikhat joins the party ????????Wins the bout 5️⃣-0️⃣ to enter the finals ????Book your tickets, to not miss the action ????… https://t.co/cNuX6ylh2t
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) 1679577240000
In the rematch of last year’s quarterfinals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was more dominant and took the round 2-3.
In the second round, Nitu came out strongly, landing hooks and jabs. Both boxers resorted to body blows and clinching with Nitu ending on top.
Nitu in the Finals ????????Wins the bout 5️⃣-2️⃣ ????Book your tickets, to not miss the action ????:https://t.co/k8OoHXoAr8… https://t.co/amJ1ui4brh
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) 1679576334000
The final three minutes were a tense affair with Nitu getting the better of Balkibekova, forcing a bout review.
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