Chinese boxer Zhan Yilian delivered a knockout performance to seize the heavyweight gold medal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia this Sunday! The 2024 national champion defeated Kazakhstan’s Yeldana Talipova in a thrilling 4-1 decision, cementing her status as a rising star .
Meanwhile, teammate Hu Meiyi secured a silver medal in the light flyweight category, though she narrowly missed gold after a 5-0 loss to Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan. "Every fight pushes us to be stronger," Hu said post-match.
China’s boxing squad brought home a total of five medals: one gold, one silver, and three bronzes from Cai Yan (featherweight), Wang Xiaomeng (light heavyweight), and Wang Lina (middleweight). The team finished fourth overall, trailing Russia, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye .
With 12 athletes competing across all weight classes from March 8–16, this event marked another milestone for China’s growing influence in global boxing. Fans are already buzzing about next year’s championships!
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Zhan wins heavyweight gold at Women's World Boxing Championships
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