Nikhat Zareen: Nikhat Zareen storms into 50kg quarterfinals in women’s boxing

World champion Nikhat Zareen defeated Helena Ismail Bagao of Mozambique to enter the quarter-finals of the women’s 50kg lightweight category at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. Zareen’s younger rival was no match for her as she dominated the match from start to finish.

The Indian used his rich experience to trouble Bagao from the very beginning. She came out attacking and used a combination of left and right punches to dominate her opponent.

Zareen hit her opponent in the final round with a clean punch in the face and a complete blow, forcing the referee to annul the tie with 48 seconds remaining.

Zareen will next face Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Troy Garten of New Zealand in the quarterfinals, where a win will ensure her podium spot.

Originally published at Pen 18