<p class="title">The celebrated M C Mary Kom on Tuesday assured herself the seventh medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semifinals, making her the most successful pugilist in the event's history.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 35-year-old mother-of-three defeated China's Wu Yu 5-0 in the light flyweight (48kg) category quarterfinals to enter the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mary Kom entered the event with a remarkable tally of five gold medals and a silver to her credit. She last won a world championship medal in 2010 -- a 48kg category gold.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was tied with Irish legend Katie Taylor on the number of medals won before this edition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">But with Tuesday's win, the Manipuri became the most successful boxer in the marquee tournament. Taylor now plies her trade in the professional circuit.</p>
<p class="title">The celebrated M C Mary Kom on Tuesday assured herself the seventh medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semifinals, making her the most successful pugilist in the event's history.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 35-year-old mother-of-three defeated China's Wu Yu 5-0 in the light flyweight (48kg) category quarterfinals to enter the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mary Kom entered the event with a remarkable tally of five gold medals and a silver to her credit. She last won a world championship medal in 2010 -- a 48kg category gold.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was tied with Irish legend Katie Taylor on the number of medals won before this edition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">But with Tuesday's win, the Manipuri became the most successful boxer in the marquee tournament. Taylor now plies her trade in the professional circuit.</p>