Tokyo Olympics | Mary Kom
Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom advances to pre-quarters in women's flyweight boxing
Tokyo/IBNS: Boxing legend MC Mary Kom started her campaign Sunday with a win against Dominican Republic's Miguelina Hernandez Garcia to advance to the last 16 in Women's Flyweight.
With this victory in the round of 32, the 2012 London Games bronze winner advanced to pre-quarters.
Mary Kom was in control in all three rounds to win a 4:1 split decision win at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena.
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— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) July 25, 2021
Women's Fly Weight 48-51kg Round of 32 Results@MangteC के पंच में है दम। Mary kick starts her #Olympics campaign on a strong note, dominating Garcia Hernandez. What a power packed bout by our champ #RukengeNahi #EkIndiaTeamIndia #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/4kE6vfspd2
The pugilist seemed to move cautiously in the beginning but took an aggressive approach making Miguelina lose her guard.
Throughout the bout, Mary Kom's punches were more accurate; her attack more calculated but on target all the time.
In the final round both were seen increasing their intensity and exchanged multiple punches.
Mary Kom used her nimble footwork to defend Miguelina's attack in the last seconds.
Mary Kom will now face Ingrit Valencia of Colombia in the round of 16 on Thursday.
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