Don't Talk Big: Mary Kom Issues Warning to Rival Nikhat Zareen

Guwahati, December 29, 2019:

MC Mary Kom remains on the offensive, even after defeating rival Nikhat Zareen and clinching a spot in the Tokyo Olympic qualifiers to be held in Wuhan, Chine.

The 36-year-old six-time world champion prevailed 9-1 over the 23-year-old former junior world champion and at the end of it all, there was no customary handshake and the senior pro also rebuffed an attempted hug from her younger rival.

Mary Kom, issuing a warning to Nikhat Zareen told the media: "I don't like this, you drag my name into an unnecessary controversy and then you try to posture. Yes, I didn't hug her, what's the big deal? I did not start this, I never said I will not fight you in a trial then why did you drag my name."

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"I am also a human being, I also get irritated. Can't I get angry when my credentials are questioned like this? And this wasn't the first time. It has happened so many times with me despite the fact that no other Indian boxer has achieved what I have achieved," Mary Kom further added,

"Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you? But don't talk big without that. If you do that, I will hit back. Why was this made a media trial about me?" Mary Kom further asked.

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