India pinned a lot of hopes on Mary Kom for a medal. The 29-year-old boxer did not disappoint as she fought hard and brave to assure herself of at least a Bronze in the 51kg category. (AFP images)

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Mary Kom's final bout in the Olympics came against Nicola Adams of Britain. Though she was over-powered by a stronger opponent, Mary showed a lot of grit in the fight. (AFP images)

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The scoreline reflected 11-6 against Mary but she managed to take the defeat in her stride. "I thank Jesus for getting me here," she said after the bout.

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"Sorry I couldn't win gold or silver," is what Mary had to say after her bout. Fans would agree though that she need not be sorry at all as she showed a lot of spirit in her Olympic campaign.

Coming up: The match that assured Mary Kom of a Bronze.

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India pinned a lot of hopes on Mary Kom for a medal. The 29-year-old boxer did not disappoint as she fought hard and brave to assure herself of at least a Bronze in the 51kg category.

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She came in to the ring for her quarterfinal match against Tunisia's Maroua Rahali and looked calm and at ease.

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Her opponent began on an aggressive note but Mary Kom stuck to her strengths. It was close for the first two rounds before she unleashed full fury.

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The 29-year-old made Rahali swing and slash but did not let her connect. Exhaustion set in and Mary moved in for the kill in the third round.

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She came back with heavy right punches which connected to leave the Tunisian, practically out of contention.

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The fourth round had Rahali desperate. A desperate boxer is a boxer who has actually given up. Mary Kom sealed the match 15-6 and advanced into the semi-final.

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India pinned a lot of hopes on Mary Kom for a medal. The 29-year-old boxer did not disappoint as she fought hard and brave to assure herself of at least a Bronze in the 51kg category. (AFP images)