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 today.
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 .
In the prequarterfinals on Sunday, Sarita will take on Kellie Herrington of Ireland while Manisha will face Dina Zholaman of Kazakhstan.