The 35-year-old Mary Kom beat her opponent in the 48kg category without breaking a sweat. She now has an incredible six golds and one silver in the tournament.
With this gold, 'Magnificent Mary' also matched Cuban men's legend Felix Savon as the joint most successful pugilist (men and women) in the World Championships history. The last time she won the top prize in the showpiece was in 2010, in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Before this World Championships, Mary Kom was tied with Ireland's Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) on the number of medals won by a woman. Taylor now plies her trade in the professional circuit.
The feisty Manipuri, a mother of three, won a silver in the inaugural edition in 2001 and then went on to win a gold each in the next five consecutive editions - 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.I have fulfilled my duty. I thank my coaches, support staffs @BFI_official @IndiaSports @Media_SAI for all the supports and beloved in me. pic.twitter.com/DbocgISmSH
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) November 24, 2018
Savon, who also won three Olympic gold medals during his illustrious career, won six gold and one silver in heavyweight in the World Championships between 1986 and 1989.
"Thank you, thank you so much for supporting me," was all she could manage before sinking her head into her hands.
However, she would go on to reveal why she was emotional. "Today I am feeling a little bit emotional since I have been feeling there is no category in the Olympic Games. Because of your love and support, I am able to qualify.
"Four years ago I was unable to qualify; I am still suffering from making the weight. Thank you all. I don't have anything to give except for a gold in Olympics. I am still dreaming about winning the gold in 2020."
