Boxer Lovlina Borgohain signs off with bronze in her debut Olympics: See match pics

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain bagged the bronze medal after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) semi-final bout at the Tokyo Olympics.

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain signed off with a bronze medal in her debut Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli, bringing an end to the country's campaign in the sport at the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: PTI Photo

Up against quite literally a bully in the ring, Borgohain was completely out-punched by the gold medal favourite Turkish boxer, who produced a thoroughly dominating performance. Credit: PTI Photo

Borgohain, who hails from Assam, also coped a one point deduction in the second round for not paying attention to the referee's instructions despite a couple of cautions. Credit: AFP Photo

The Indian's start was not all that bad as she stood up to the strong challenge but she came undone after Surmeneli got down to connecting her vicious hooks and body shots. Credit: PTI Photo

The third round was especially punishing for Borgohain, who faced two standing eight counts during the bout. Credit: PTI Photo

Surmeneli was unrelenting in all three rounds after being unsettled only slightly in the opening few seconds when Borgohain tried to keep her at long range and struck only counter-attacking straight hits. Credit: PTI Photo

Lovlina Borgohain exchanges punches with Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category boxing semifinal match. Credit: PTI Photo

Lovlina Borgohain in action against Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category boxing semifinal match. Credit: PTI Photo

Lovlina Borgohain receives a powerful punch from Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey. Credit: PTI Photo

Lovlina Borgohain exchanges punches with Busenaz Surmeneli in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category boxing semifinal match. Credit: PTI Photo

Lovlina Borgohain gets a big punch from Busenaz Surmeneli. Credit: PTI Photo

Busenaz Surmeneli in action against Lovlina Borgohain. Credit: PTI Photo