Asian champion pugilist Pooja Rani entered the semifinals to secure a medal in 75 kilogram category at the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain. Pooja Rani is a three-time Asian medallist and also a 2014 Asian Games bronze-winner. 

In late-night bouts yesterday, Olympic-bound Rani defeated Italian Assunta Canfora to join the seasoned M.C. Mary Kom (51kg), Simranjit Kaur (60kg) and debutant Jasmine (57kg) in the last-four stage. Mary Kom enters semis of Boxam International, assured of medal.