Boxing News: Sarita Devi bows out of World Boxing Championships in Russia

Former champion L Sarita Devi (60kg) was knocked out of the World Women's Boxing Championships after being upstaged by Russia's Natalia Shadrina in the round of 32. The fourth-seeded Indian, who got a first-round bye, frittered away a strong start to bow out with a 0-5 loss. Sarita, a gold-medallist in the 2006 New Delhi edition of the showpiece, was chasing her maiden world medal in over a decade. The Manipuri, who is also a multiple-time Asian champion, was in control in the opening three minutes, logging more punches against a seemingly withdrawn opponent.