Mary Kom earlier won gold in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010 World Championships.
She defeated Ukraine’s Hanna Okata in a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the 48kg category summit bout. The Olympic bronze medallist fought this bout which coincided with her 36th birthday. The results read 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 in favor of Mary Kom who had beaten the opponent in a tournament in Poland this year.
With her 6th world championship gold, Mary Kom matched Cuban legend Felix Savon as the joint most successful pugilist (men and women) in the Championships history.
Mary Kom said after her win, "I dedicate this gold to the nation and my countrymen."
The Indian cricket fraternity also saluted the spirit and skills of the most famous woman pugilist to emerge from India and showered praises on Mary Kom on Twitter.
Here are some tweets:
World’s best woman boxer and now it’s official. @MangteC, you have been fabulous. Congratulations on winning your record 6th Gold medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championships. You’re an inspiration for every young athlete. #WWCHs2018 #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/ebj6LWY9K7
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2018
I knew women loved gold but none more than this “womenspiration”. That’s a massive 6 for her and all of us...it’s huge. Take a bow @MangteC #MaryCom
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 24, 2018
A stellar achievement for #MaryKom , becoming the first woman boxer to win six world championship Gold. One of India's greatest ever sportsperson. Super happy and super proud ! pic.twitter.com/jw2V4QBulo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 24, 2018
Legend @MangteC thank you for making us proud as always.. what a champion????????????????????????????????????????????????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/tmOnZeJOab
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 24, 2018
An epitome of inspiration @MangteC wins her record sixth world championship gold! It’s a moment of immense proud for entire nation! Big congratulations! #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/I5aqIKTLW8
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) November 24, 2018
What an epic moment and victory. Congrats @MangteC for your historic sixth world boxing championship. Undoubtedly an inspiration to all, thank you for making India a proud nation. More power to you???? #MaryKom
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 24, 2018
What a brilliant achievement #MaryKom Proud moment for the country. Thank you @MangteC pic.twitter.com/Jzh2yRML9v
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 24, 2018
Congratulations @Mangtec for winning the World Championship Gold Medal in Women's Boxing. You are a true inspiration for all of us. Take a bow... #MaryKom
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) November 24, 2018
Congratulations #WonderWoman @MangteC on winning the world boxing championship GOLD for 6th time ???????????? pic.twitter.com/HSkld6sOKK
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) November 24, 2018
Heartiest Congratulations to a living legend, @MangteC for making India proud once again with her record 6th World Championship Gold . #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/J4cBMUKf0Q
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 24, 2018