(NOV 17) The third day of
the AIBA Women’s World boxing Championships saw 54 bouts taking
the rings for some exciting boxing action. The volume inside the
KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium rose at the entrance of the Indian
boxers, bringing the heat inside the venue to its highest, and
the crowd was able to enjoy world-class boxers all along the
day, including defending champion Alessia Mesiano (ITA – Feather
57kg) and Olympic medalist Ingrit Valencia (COL – Fly 51kg).
THREE ROUNDS FROM DAY 3
Round 1: Colombia in control on Day 3
Colombia’s Day 3 was flawless. It started with Fly (51kg) Rio
2016 Olympic Games bronze medalist Ingrit Valencia’s first bout
of the competition against Australian Viviana Ruiz. The
Colombian produces a steady performance to secure her first win,
proving that she is strong medal contender here in Delhi. Her
victory was followed by Marcela Arias Castenada, who surprised
one of the best Feather (57 kg) boxers in the World,
Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio, after delivering a sensational
bout.
Round 2: Danish Yvonne Baek Rasmussen impeccable performance
Danish veteran Yvonne Baek Rasmussen is an inspiration for new
generation of boxers. The talented Welter (64kg) boxer entered
the ring of Delhi’s KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium and dominated her
bout against New Zealand’s Cara Wharerau. After a 6-year break
in the middle of her career to raise her two kids, Denmark’s
hope proved she is back to business and a one to follow during
the championships.
Round 3: Oceania clashes on Day 3 of the Women’s World Boxing
Championships
Featherweight (57kg) bout between Australia’s Skye Nicolson and
New Zealand’s Amy Andrew, was one not to miss in New Delhi
today. Experienced 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth winner earned a
hard-fought victory against Andrew. The kiwi boxer is a newcomer
on the big stage, as she started boxing not long ago after
switching her journalism career for the boxing gloves. Both
women showcased Oceania’s great boxing talents, but it was
Nicolson the one who saw her hand raised earning the ticket to
the next round of the event.
