TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Olympic bronze medalist Chen Nien-chin (陳念琴) powered into the quarterfinals of the women's 65-kilogram division at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool Tuesday (Sept. 9), delivering a commanding 5-0 victory over Swiss challenger Anna Julia Jenni. The 28-year-old boxer showcased exceptional ring intelligence and tactical precision as Taiwan's sole remaining competitor in the prestigious international tournament. Chen's dominant performance demonstrated the strategic preparation and technical skills that previously earned her Olympic recognition at the Paris Games.
Chen brought impressive credentials to Liverpool, having captured bronze in women's boxing at the recent Paris Olympics at age 28. She carries the weight of Taiwan's boxing aspirations as the team's final representative in the championship competition. The opening round showcased Chen's defensive mastery and precise counterattacking technique, earning perfect 10-point scores from four of the five judges who witnessed her tactical brilliance.
The second round brought intensified pressure as Jenni elevated her aggressive tactics, but Chen responded with remarkable composure and strategic distance management. Her calculated performance impressed all five judges, who unanimously awarded her perfect 10-point scores for the round. Both fighters adopted cautious approaches in the final round, yet Chen's commanding early advantage proved insurmountable, securing her comprehensive victory and quarterfinal advancement.
Coach Ko Wen-ming (柯文明) commended Chen's exceptional patience and flawless execution of their carefully planned pre-match strategies throughout the bout. He acknowledged that Chen's several-day wait before competing had naturally heightened her excitement and competitive energy for the crucial match. Ko emphasized that while securing this opening victory represented a significant achievement, reaching the quarterfinals constitutes merely the initial step toward their ultimate championship objective of capturing a medal. ◼
