India’s MC Mary Kom won a historic sixth gold in the World Championships here on Saturday, something that no other woman boxer has done before.

Moments after Mary Kom became the most successful boxer in the history of Women’s World Championships by beating Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in an unanimous 5-0 verdict in the 48kg category summit bout, young Sonia Chahal settled for a silver medal after losing her final. India finished third in the overall standings, behind China and Taipei.

The Olympic bronze medallist came into the all-important bout confident of adding to her five World Championships titles, and she cruised in the bout against Okhota. The result read 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 in favour of Mary Kom.

The feisty Manipuri now has an incredible six gold and one silver in the showpiece event. Before this World Championships, Mary Kom was tied with Ireland’s Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) on the number of medals won by a woman.

With this, Mary Kom also matched Cuban legend Felix Savon as the joint most successful pugilist (men and women) in the Championships history.

Mary Kom had won a silver in the inaugural edition in 2001 and then went on to win a gold each in the next five editions. An overwhelmed Mary Kom broke down after coming out of the ring. Wrapped in Tricolour, she thanked her fans for their support.

“I am a little bit emotional today. There is no (48kg) weight category in the Olympic Games. Because of your love and support, I feel I will be able to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four years ago, I was not able to qualify for Rio. I am still suffering from that,” she said.

“I know it will be a bit difficult for me to win a gold in Tokyo as I will have to fight in 51kg. The taller boxers will have advantage. But I am still dreaming about winning the gold in Tokyo. I dedicate this gold to the nation and my countrymen.”

India ended the championships with 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze.

The other Indian finalist, 21-year-old Sonia lost to Wahner Ornella Gabriele of Germany in the 57kg final in a split 4-1 decision to settle for a silver in her debut World Championships. Ornella won 29-28, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.