Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian boxer Pooja Rani’s hopes of entering the semi finals of women’s boxing 75kg in her maiden appearance in Olympics was dashed as she was thrashed by China’s Li Quan on Saturday. Li Qian won the bout 5-0 to advance to the semi-final of the boxing event. The Rio bronze medallist got off to a good start as she won the first round. All five judges gave her a 10 while Pooja bagged nine points.
The Chinese boxer took the first round 5-0 against Pooja. In the second round also, Li Qian replicated the same and didn’t allow Pooja to get over her. The ace boxer clinched the essay 5-0 over the Indian pugilist. Pooja needed a comeback in the last round but she couldn’t weather the storm as Li Qian won the final round again with a similar scoreline to end the Indian boxer’s campaign.