In fact, the Japanese even received two penalty points for excessive clinching as she tried to break Nikhat\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 29-year-old faced a spirited fight from the Japanese in the opening round but there was no stopping the Indian, who is playing her first international event this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Nikhat announced her return on the international stage with a clinical win in the opening round. The Indian boxer, who was crowned world champion twice before, did not show any signs of rustiness as she dominated the USA\u2019s Jennifer Lozano from the first minute to get a 5-0 verdict.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India has fielded a 20-member contingent at the inaugural World Championships being held under the aegis of the World Boxing \u2013 a recently formed international governing body for boxing and is hoping for a good showing in both men's and women's events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Three more women boxers are also just a win away from the podium and five more are set to take the ring in their respective pre-quarterfinal bout later in the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, it was the end of the road for Sachin (men\u2019s 60kg), Sumit (Men\u2019s 75kg) and Narender (men\u2019s 90+kg) as they lost their respective bout late on Monday night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Three more women boxers are also just a win away from the podium and five more are set to take the ring in their respective pre-quarterfinal bout later in the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s 65kg pre-quarterfinals, Neeraj Phogat\u2019s spirited fight against England\u2019s Sacha Hickey was not enough as she lost 2:3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n