New Delhi: On Wednesday, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, a 2012 Olympic medalist and six-time world champion, announced her retirement from boxing. Mary Kom gave up boxing because, according to International Boxing Association (IBA) regulations, boxers of both sexes are only permitted to compete at the elite level until they are 40 years old.
Mary, 41, said during an event that she still has the desire to compete at the highest level but that the age restriction will force her to end her career. "I still have the appetite, but I am unable to compete because of my age," the woman stated. I would like to play more, but the age restriction is forcing me to stop. My goal is to retire."I've accomplished everything in my life," Mary declared at a gathering.
Mary is the first female boxer to win six world titles in the history of the sport. The five-time Asian champion made Asian history in 2014 by becoming the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal. After winning the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the seasoned boxer was determined to break every record and win every title. At the age of eighteen, he made his public debut at the first World Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
He reached the 48 kg category finals and left a lasting impression on everyone with his nearly flawless boxing technique. Even though she was eliminated in the finals, she left a legacy of achievement for herself going forward. She became the first Indian person to win a gold medal at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in the ensuing years. In the years 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010, they were the World Champions. Following the birth of her twins, Mary took a vacation following her 2008 title win.
Mary took another vacation following the birth of her third child, which came after she had won the Olympic medal in 2012. While making a comeback, he solidified his position as the winner at the Delhi-hosted 2018 World Championships. She won her sixth world title, defeating Hanna Okhota of Ukraine 5-0. She became the most successful boxer of both sexes when she won her eighth world medal a year later.
The six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom declared her retirement, saying, "I wanted to play more but..."
