Took up boxing after watching Muhammad Ali on TV: Mary Kom

'I also used to watch Bollywood movies like those of Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol and others.' IMAGE: Mary Kom, right, in action against Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in the 48kg final at......

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

IMAGE: Indian boxer Mary Kom gets emotional as she celebrates after winning. Photograph: Ravi Choudhary/PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth......

Congratulate Mary Kom!

IMAGE: India’s Mary Kom kisses her gold medal. Photograph: Ravi Choudhary/PTI In front of her home crowd, legendary boxer Mary Kom scripted history by winning a historic sixth gold in......

Mary Kom in final; 7 medals assured for India at Polish boxing tourney

IMAGE: MC Mary Kom throws a punch. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters M C Mary Kom on Thursday advanced to the finals, while L Sarita Devi made the semi-finals as Indian boxers assured themselves......

Mary Kom's journey: From a bull fighter, to smart boxer

'I am smarter and try to find out the game of my opponent and then think out mine in the ring itself' IMAGE: India’s Mary Kom (in Blue) in action against Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota during......