Rumours of the legendary Indian boxer MC Mary calling time on her glittery career made the rounds on Thursday following a misinterpretation of the pugilist’s statements a day earlier.
Statements made by the boxer at a school event in Dibrugarh on 24 January 2024 wherein she was motivating children were misinterpreted.
The International Boxing Association’s rules permit boxers to fight at the elite level only till the age of 40.
“I have the hunger still but unfortunately because of the age limit it is over I cannot compete in any competition,” Mary Kom said.
“I want to play more but I am being forced to quit due to the age limit. I have to retire,” the 41-year-old added.
“I have achieved everything in my life”, said the boxer.
The 41-year-old from the village of Kangathei in Manipur revolutionised the sport of boxing in the nation and kindled the spirits of men and women across the country to pick up the boxing gloves through her inspirational exploits.
The pugilist’s peak career moment came at the 2012 London Olympics as the Indian claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 51 kg category.
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