As an amateur, she competed for Russia in the lightweight category (under 60 kg) at the 2012 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

[3] Ochigava was born in the city of Odintsovo, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union, where she is still a resident.

She started to train in kickboxing, but eventually moved to amateur boxing.

A rematch with Sharipova was scheduled for 3 April 2021 at the Pyramide in Kazan, Russia, but due to lack of funding, it was ultimately cancelled.

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