Who is the only female boxer in the world to become World Amateur Boxing Champion for a record six times?

The correct answer is Mary Kom

Key Points

• M.C. Mary Kom, the only boxer– male or female– to win eight world championships medals, was named Sportstar of the Decade at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Awards.
• Mary Kom was born in Kagathei village, Churachandpur district of rural Manipur in India.
• Mary Kom won a silver medal at the 2008 Asian Women's Boxing Championship in India and a fourth successive gold medal at the 2008 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in China.
• Mary Kom also won a gold medal at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games in Vietnam.
• The 2021 edition of the Sportstar ACES Awards honored the Giants of the Decade in Indian sport, with the winners being assessed on their performance and consistency from 2011 to 2020.
• Eleven awards were presented under the popular choice category, which was open to public voting, along with 14 jury awards as well as special recognition awards under two new categories– Sports for Good and Giants off the Field– that recognize the work of organizations and individuals who have used sports for the betterment of society.

Mary Kom awards are:

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