Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has asked for better planning when it comes to participation in global tournaments to avoid burnout and ensure that boxers peak at the right time.

Nikhat is scheduled to take part in the World Boxing Cup finals starting in Greater Noida on November 14 and believes it’s important to pace oneself to get optimum results.

“Boxing has a packed season and there are back-to-back tournaments. One has to pick and choose competitions to gain the most ranking points,” Nikhat told reporters on Tuesday at a promotional event ahead of the event.

Since a new world governing body, World Boxing took over the reins of the sport, it has introduced a points-based system where competitors are ranked according to their performance in global and continental events. The ac

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