Mary Kom advances to semis in Strandja Memorial

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom (48kg) today assured herself of a third successive international medal by advancing to the semifinals of the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women in Sofia (Bulgaria) today.  She defeated old nemesis Steluta Duta of Romania in her quarterfinal contest. Mary Kom relied on her sharper reflexes to outwit Steluta, who is a three-time world championships silver-medallist and a four-time gold-winner at the European Championships. In the men&am...