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Nine months after he had turned pro, Commonwealth Games champion Vikash Krishan has returned to India aiming to find a place in Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics. It was in 2016 that AIBA had changed rules making pro boxers eligible to qualify in Olympics through WSB and APB tournaments.

Mary Kom has suggested that Boxing Federation of India (BFI) should do away with boxing trials for international tournaments, especially in the case of proven performers. Mary and Nikhat Zareen were part of a very public spat where the latter accused BFI of favouring the six-time world champion.

The chairman of selectors for Boxing Federation of India - Rajesh Bhandari - reckons that MC Mary Kom is India's best shot at a medal in the 51kg category. Nikhat Zareen had lashed out at BFI officials who overlooked her in favour of Mary for the upcoming women's Boxing World Championships.

Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain have been named in India's squad for the upcoming women’s world boxing championships. Former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen, who competes with Kom in the 51kg category, has criticized this decision by writing a letter to Boxing Federation of India (BFI).