<p>Nikhat Zareen (50 kg) and Nitu Ghanghas (48 kg) advanced to the final of the Women's World Championships with stellar semifinal wins here on Thursday.</p>.<p>While Nikhat out-punched Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia 5-0, Nitu eked out a 5-2 victory over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan.</p>.<p>Reigning champion Nikhat used her speed and tactical acumen to see off Valencia and continue the defence of her title.</p>.<p>Earlier in the rematch of last year's quarterfinals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was more dominant and took the round 2-3.</p>.<p>In the second round, Nitu came out strongly, landing hooks and jabs.</p>.<p>Both boxers resorted to body blows and clinching with Nitu ending on top.</p>.<p>The final three minutes were a tense affair with Nitu getting the better of Balkibekova, forcing a bout review.</p>
<p>Nikhat Zareen (50 kg) and Nitu Ghanghas (48 kg) advanced to the final of the Women's World Championships with stellar semifinal wins here on Thursday.</p>.<p>While Nikhat out-punched Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia 5-0, Nitu eked out a 5-2 victory over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan.</p>.<p>Reigning champion Nikhat used her speed and tactical acumen to see off Valencia and continue the defence of her title.</p>.<p>Earlier in the rematch of last year's quarterfinals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was more dominant and took the round 2-3.</p>.<p>In the second round, Nitu came out strongly, landing hooks and jabs.</p>.<p>Both boxers resorted to body blows and clinching with Nitu ending on top.</p>.<p>The final three minutes were a tense affair with Nitu getting the better of Balkibekova, forcing a bout review.</p>