Mary Kom To Lead India's Charge In Women's World Boxing Championships

Mary Kom has the Olympic bronze medal and the Asian Games gold to her credit in the division.

Former champion and Mary Kom's contemporary L Sarita Devi (60kg) is another one to watch out for after she defeated last edition's bronze-winner and a much younger Simranjit Kaur in the trials.

The eight-time Asian medallist is also in the running to become a member of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) first ever athletes commission, the voting for which will take place during the mega-event.

She is expected to make the panel as there hasn't been any other nomination from the Asian bloc. India Open gold-medallists Neeraj (57kg) and Jamuna Boro (54kg) are among the five boxers who will be making their debuts at the big event and can be expected to create a flutter.