L Sarita Devi give India flying start in AIBA women's World Boxing Championships

Veteran L Sarita Devi and rookie Manisha Mouna gave India a flying start in the AIBA women's World Boxing Championships with dominating victories in their respective bouts in New Delhi yesterday.
 
2006 edition gold medallist Sarita,60kg from Manipur  had to work hard to emerge 4-0 winner on points against Diana Sandra Brugger of Switzerland while 20



year old Haryana boxer Manisha, punched above her weight to outclass veteran American Christina Cruz in an unanimous verdict in 54kg in their opening bouts at the K D Jadhav Stadium .