In Pics | Meet India's women world boxing champions

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen scripted history by clinching the coveted gold in the flyweight (52kg) division with a facile 5-0 win over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the final of the Women's World Championship in Istanbul. Capping off a stupendous campaign that saw her dominate all her rivals, the Telangana boxer out-punched her Thai opponent to win via unanimous verdict with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in her favour. With this win, Zareen joins the elite list of Indian women boxers to be crowned world champion.

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen made her way into record books by clinching a gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating 5-0 victory. Credit: PTI Photo

Mary Kom, one of the most successful boxers in the world, has six golds and a silver medal to her name. Credit: PTI Photo

Sarita Devi won gold in 2006 and then a bronze two years later. Credit: PTI Photo

Boxer Lekha KC clinched gold in 2006. Credit: PIB Photo

In 2006, Jenny RL brought gold in the 63kg division under the light weight category. Credit: Boxing Federation of India