Mary Kom makes strong comeback, wins fifth Asian Boxing Championship

Mary Kom celebrates after winning her fifth Asian Boxing Championship gold medal in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated on: Nov 08, 2017 6:36 PM IST

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Mary Kom celebrates after winning her fifth Asian Boxing Championship gold medal in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on Wednesday. (PTI)

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MC Mary Kom clinches her fists as she is declared winner against Hyang Mi Kim of North Korea in the 48-kg category at Asian Boxing Championship. (PTI)

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Mary Kom, mother of three, from a poor family in Manipur was dubbed “Magnificent Mary” after she won her fifth world championship title in 2010. (PTI)

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Kom, a five-time world champion, was left heartbroken after she failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics. (PTI)

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Mary Kom (centre) dedicated the Asian Championship win to those who stuck by her after many had written her off. (PTI)