Prior to this, Commonwealth Games champions Neetu Ghanghas (48 kg) and Sweetie Bura (81 kg) secured medals for India by reaching the women's semi-finals.
Neetu played with full aggression, unleashing a barrage of punches on her opponent. The referee stopped the match and awarded the victory to Neetu. Neetu won all three matches by RSC (Referee Stops Contest) decisions.
Indian star boxer Nikhat Zareen continues her impressive run at the World Women's Boxing Championships. She has advanced to the semi-finals in the 50kg category after defeating Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong.