Nikhat Zareen started her World Championship campaign with a remarkable 5-0 win. On Saturday, Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched her first win at the World Championships in Liverpool, England. In the opening round of the women’s 51 kg category, the star boxer faced the USA’s Jennifer Lozano. Zareen dominated the ring and defeated Jennifer with an impressive and huge scoreline of 5-0.
It was a very big day for Indian boxing as Nikhat Zareen, who was out throughout the year due to injury, made a strong comeback in the World Championship. The fans and followers of Indian boxing were quite unsure about Zareen’s fitness and her form. After being out for a long time this win in the first stage will be a huge confidence booster for the 29-year-old Zareen.
As the game started, she was unable to get back to her rhythm, but as the game went on, her footwork got better and cleaner. Her punches became sharper, and her movement was improved. In the last round of the game, she totally controlled the pace of the game. Nikhat Zareen’s win was not just a comeback. It was a statement that the two-time world champion is back in the ring with an intention to dominate.
With this remarkable win, the two-time world champion announced her comeback in the world of boxing. But Saturday witnessed two sides of the emotions of the Indian boxing fans.
In the second round of the women’s 75 kg category, Lovlina Borgohain, who is the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, faced a 0-5 defeat against Busra Isildar of Turkey. 27-year-old Lovlina, who is the no. 1 of the 75 kg category, was unable to find her rhythm throughout the game. These mistakes helped Busra Isildar to conquer the game.
In the women’s 60 kg round, Sanju also suffered a loss to Poland’s Aneta Rygjelska in her round of 32.
On Saturday, the Indian boxing fans witnessed brilliance with a setback. Despite the losses, Indian fans are now looking forward to Nikhat Zareen and how she builds her momentum.
