NEW DELHI:
MC Mary Kom
became the most successful boxer in the history of Women's World Championships on Saturday. Mary won her record sixth gold medal, defeating Ukraine's
Hanna Okhota
by an unanimous 5-0 decision.
Mary now has an incredible six gold and one silver in the tournament.
READ ALSO: Mary Kom wins record sixth gold medal, Sonia takes silverWith this gold, Mary also matched Cuban men's legend
Felix Savon
as the joint most successful pugilist (men and women) in the World Championships history. The Manipuri, a mother of three, won a silver in the inaugural edition in 2001 and then went on to win a gold each in the next five consecutive editions -- 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.
Soon after the historic gold, wishes started to pour in from all quarters. Here are the few selected congratulatory messages for the 'Magnificent Mary':