Ramandeep Kaur clinches WBC India light flyweight title

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Punjab's Ramandeep Kaur was crowned the WBC India title in the light flyweight division as she won by a split verdict against Haryana's Mamta Singh at the Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday (December 16). Top-ranked Ramandeep entered the final as a favourite.

Ramandeep Kaur has won 10 of her 14th pro bout in WBC while Mamta Singh boasted an undefeated streak of four wins. Mamta faced an uphill battle, shedding weight and adjusting to a lower weight class, unlike her usual super flyweight bouts.

The technical expertise of Ramandeep, seasoned in six previous six-round contests, was evident. She showcased superior technique from the outset, skillfully maneuvering and delivering precise punches, leaving Mamta struggling to find her rhythm.

In the other Co Main event of the night, India's Sabari J seized the WBC Middle East title by triumphing over Khasshair Ghassemi from Iran via a unanimous decision. The two-time time WBC India Champion and former WBC Australasia champion Sabari, after the fight said that he couldn't perform at his peak because he had to lose about 7 kgs in the past month and a half to make weight for this contest.