Vietnamese boxer wins silver at world boxing championship
Before the match, Zareen was considered the great hope for the host to secure the championship title. She was the defending champion in the 52kg class before moving down to the 50kg weight category. The first round saw Zareen, who received great cheers from home spectators, launch many quality right-handed punches toward Tam. The host boxer received five 10-point markings from judges, while the visiting fighter got five 9-point markings, losing the round. In the next two rounds, Tam maintained her attacking tactic, but it made no difference. Meanwhile, Zareen proved to be an experienced fighter when she kept distance and maintained a moderate attacking tempo, securing a 5-0 win in the end. The Indian boxer won a gold medal and a bonus of US$100,000 while Tam bagged a silver medal and $50,000. Despite her loss, Tam has made history as the first Vietnamese boxer to reach the final of a world boxing tournament. The Vietnamese fighter will fly home to prepare for t...