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Women's World Boxing Championships: Winning start for Lovlina Borgohain, beats Chen Nien-Chin by split decision

Lovlina Borgohain upstaged former champion Chen Nien-Chin in the light middleweight division on Monday to enter the round of 16 at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Returning to competitive boxing for the first time since her podium finish at the Tokyo Games last year, Lovlina (70kg) won by a 3-2 split decision against the Chinese Taipei boxer, who had defeated her in the semifinals of the 2018 edition. This is Lovlina's second win over Chen.

Winning start for Lovlina Borgohain At Women's World Boxing Championships, Beats Chen By Split Decision

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain upstaged former champion Chen Nien-Chin in the light middleweight division on Monday to enter the round of 16 at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Returning to competitive boxing for the first time since her podium finish at the Tokyo Games last year, Lovlina (70kg) won by a 3-2 split decision against the Chinese Taipei boxer, who had defeated her in the semifinals of the 2018 edition. This is Lovlina's second win over Chen. The Indian had gotten the better of her in the Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal enroute to her bronze medal winning triumph.

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Lovlina Borgohain will take on former champion Chen Nien-Chin in her opening bout as Indian pugilists were handed a mixed draw in the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, starting in Istanbul on Monday. Borgohain (70kg) will kickstart India's campaign on Monday, as she will be up against the Chinese Taipei boxer, who won gold and bronze medals in 2018 and 2016 editions respectively.

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Women's World Boxing Championships: Winning start for Lovlina Borgohain, beats Chen Nien-Chin by split decision

Winning start for Lovlina Borgohain At Women's World Boxing Championships, Beats Chen By Split Decision

Dominant O'Rourke enjoys winning start in Istanbul

Women's World C'ships: India boxers handed mixed draw; Lovlina to begin campaign on opening day

'Also the fact' - Kaka makes Liverpool claim before Champions League final v Real Madrid

£42.5m+ down the drain: Lampard must ruthlessly axe "desperate" £69k-p/w EFC liability - opinion

Predictions: Liverpool hand Tottenham more Anfield punishment; Man City stroll; another twist in relegation scrap

International federation's ethics committee to review Boxing Canada, Trepanier