India’s Mary Kom became the most successful female boxer in World Championships history after clinching her sixth gold medal in New Delhi on Saturday. The 35 year-old beat Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota 5-0 in the final of the 48kg category clash.

Her sixth gold medal took her past Ireland’s Katie Taylor and level with the men’s record held by Cuban great Felix Savon as the most successful boxer in World Championships.

The mother of three won a silver in the inaugural women’s edition in 2001 and went on to win gold in each of the next five championships. Her most recent triumph came in Barbados in 2010. Mary Kom also won bronze at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

“Today, I was a little bit emotional because for the last few years, I was not able to fight in 48kg category,” Mary Kom said after the bout.

“The effort was very challenging for me. Because of your love and support, I hope to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. I wasn’t able to qualify for Rio Games. I am still suffering,” she added.