India enjoyed a landmark day at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, with women boxers delivering a stunning haul of gold medals at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Thursday (November 20). Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) all secured top honours, signalling India’s growing dominance ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the sport moves to full gender parity.&nbsp;The quartet’s victories came in several Olympic-weight divisions, reinforcing India’s rising depth and consistency on the world stage. Their success capped a strong all-round showing for the hosts, with Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal, Abhinash Jamwal, and Ankush Phangal each earning silver medals in the men’s finals. The momentum is set to continue, with seven more Indians, including reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboira, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, and world cup medallist Hitesh Gulia, scheduled to compete for gold in session 7.&nbsp;Minakshi opened India’s golden run with a commanding 5–0 verdict over Asian Champion Farzona Fozilova. Using her trademark high-tempo style, she seized control early with a sharp left–right burst and continued to dominate with crisp counters, steady jabs, and tight defensive movement. Preeti extended India’s lead with another unanimous 5–0 win, overwhelming Italy’s Sirine Charrabi through sustained forward pressure and clever footwork. She consistently forced her opponent onto the ropes and connected with clean shots to the head while dictating the rhythm of the fight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-just-believe-in-yourself-how-17-year-old-avni-veeramaneni-is-steering-india-s-future-in-motorsport-1763643547144">'Just believe in yourself': How 17-year-old Avani Veeramaneni is steering India’s future in motorsport</a>&nbsp;Arundhati Choudhary, returning to elite competition after 18 months, produced one of the most polished displays of the day. The former Youth World Champion outclassed Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova with a clinical 5–0 decision, mixing measured aggression with disciplined defence and repeatedly scoring with her authoritative jab. The gold rush concluded with Nupur’s tight 3–2 win over Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy in a calculated, tactical contest.&nbsp;On the men’s side, India settled for four silver medals. Jadumani Singh (50kg) battled bravely but fell 1–4 to Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Jalilov. Pawan Bartwal (55kg), coming off a major upset earlier in the week, was defeated by Samandar Olimov. Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) lost a spirited bout 1–4 against Japan’s experienced Shion Nishiyama, while Ankush Phangal (80kg) fell to England’s defending champion Shittu Oladimeji.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati and Nupur lead India’s medal surge

India enjoyed a landmark day at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, with women boxers delivering a stunning haul of gold medals at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Thursday (November 20). Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) all secured top honours, signalling India’s growing dominance ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the sport moves to full gender parity. The quartet’s victories came in several Olympic-weight divisions, reinforcing India’s rising depth and consistency on the world stage. Their success capped a strong all-round showing for the hosts, with Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal, Abhinash Jamwal, and Ankush Phangal each earning silver medals in the men’s finals. The momentum is set to continue, with seven more Indians, including reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboira, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, and world cup medallist Hitesh Gulia, scheduled to compete for gold in session 7. Minakshi opened India’s golden run with a commanding 5–0 verdict over Asian Champion Farzona Fozilova. Using her trademark high-tempo style, she seized control early with a sharp left–right burst and continued to dominate with crisp counters, steady jabs, and tight defensive movement. Preeti extended India’s lead with another unanimous 5–0 win, overwhelming Italy’s Sirine Charrabi through sustained forward pressure and clever footwork. She consistently forced her opponent onto the ropes and connected with clean shots to the head while dictating the rhythm of the fight. Also Read: 'Just believe in yourself': How 17-year-old Avani Veeramaneni is steering India’s future in motorsport Arundhati Choudhary, returning to elite competition after 18 months, produced one of the most polished displays of the day. The former Youth World Champion outclassed Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova with a clinical 5–0 decision, mixing measured aggression with disciplined defence and repeatedly scoring with her authoritative jab. The gold rush concluded with Nupur’s tight 3–2 win over Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy in a calculated, tactical contest. On the men’s side, India settled for four silver medals. Jadumani Singh (50kg) battled bravely but fell 1–4 to Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Jalilov. Pawan Bartwal (55kg), coming off a major upset earlier in the week, was defeated by Samandar Olimov. Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) lost a spirited bout 1–4 against Japan’s experienced Shion Nishiyama, while Ankush Phangal (80kg) fell to England’s defending champion Shittu Oladimeji.

India’s women boxers stole the show at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, winning four golds as the men added four silvers in a landmark performance for the hosts

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) put on a dominant display to reach the finals of the 2025 World Boxing Cup, defeating Kazakhstan's Ulzhan Sarsenbek, a former Asian Youth Champion, by a flawless 5:0 score at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Wednesday (November 19). Her performance adds to India's strong presence in the final, with other boxers like Jadumani Singh (50kg) and Pawan Bartwal (55kg) also securing places after decisive wins over their opponents. Lamboria’s performance was a masterclass in control.&nbsp;&nbsp;She started fast with fluid combinations, kept a solid defense with well-timed blocks and slips, and even weathered a strong late surge from her opponent. The 2025 world champion will now face Wu-Shih Yi of Chinese Taipei, a decorated athlete and Paris Olympic medalist, in what promises to be an exciting final.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-to-be-inducted-into-international-tennis-hall-of-fame-1763551919669">Roger Federer to be inducted into International Tennis&nbsp;Hall&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fame</a>&nbsp;The momentum continued for India, with Pawan Bartwal overcoming England's Ellis Trowbridge with a 5:0 win, marked by speed and counterattacks. Jadumani Singh, known for his relentless style, overwhelmed Australia’s Omer Izaz with powerful hooks and effective footwork to clinch a dominant win. In the earlier bouts, Jugnoo (85kg) suffered a 5:0 loss, while Neeraj Phogat (65kg) put up a courageous fight against Olympic medalist Chen Nien-Chin, but lost narrowly by a 3:2 split decision. India has confirmed 10 boxers for Thursday's finals, with others still in contention after session 7. Among them are Preeti (54kg), facing Italy's Sirine Carrabi, a formidable opponent and World Championships medalist. Minakshi (48kg) will challenge Fozilona Farzova of Ukraine, while Parveen (63kg) will take on Ayaka Taguchi from Japan. Also in the mix are Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), set to face Aziza Zokirova from Uzbekistan, and Nupur (80+kg), who meets Sotimboeva Oltinoy from Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, Pooja (80kg) has a tough task ahead against Poland's Agata Kaczmarska, the reigning World Champion in the +80kg category.&nbsp;Coming to the men's, Ankush Phangal (80kg) will face England's Shittu Oladimeji, the 2024 World Boxing Cup champion, while Narender Berwal (90+kg) battles Khalimjon Mamasoliev, an unbeaten knockout artist from Uzbekistan. Abhinash Jamwal (60kg) will meet Shion Nishiyama of Japan, a seasoned competitor with World Cup and Olympic experience.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Jaismine punches her way into final; will face Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih Yi in title clash

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) put on a dominant display to reach the finals of the 2025 World Boxing Cup, defeating Kazakhstan's Ulzhan Sarsenbek, a former Asian Youth Champion, by a flawless 5:0 score at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Wednesday (November 19). Her performance adds to India's strong presence in the final, with other boxers like Jadumani Singh (50kg) and Pawan Bartwal (55kg) also securing places after decisive wins over their opponents. Lamboria’s performance was a masterclass in control. She started fast with fluid combinations, kept a solid defense with well-timed blocks and slips, and even weathered a strong late surge from her opponent. The 2025 world champion will now face Wu-Shih Yi of Chinese Taipei, a decorated athlete and Paris Olympic medalist, in what promises to be an exciting final. Also Read: Roger Federer to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame The momentum continued for India, with Pawan Bartwal overcoming England's Ellis Trowbridge with a 5:0 win, marked by speed and counterattacks. Jadumani Singh, known for his relentless style, overwhelmed Australia’s Omer Izaz with powerful hooks and effective footwork to clinch a dominant win. In the earlier bouts, Jugnoo (85kg) suffered a 5:0 loss, while Neeraj Phogat (65kg) put up a courageous fight against Olympic medalist Chen Nien-Chin, but lost narrowly by a 3:2 split decision. India has confirmed 10 boxers for Thursday's finals, with others still in contention after session 7. Among them are Preeti (54kg), facing Italy's Sirine Carrabi, a formidable opponent and World Championships medalist. Minakshi (48kg) will challenge Fozilona Farzova of Ukraine, while Parveen (63kg) will take on Ayaka Taguchi from Japan. Also in the mix are Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), set to face Aziza Zokirova from Uzbekistan, and Nupur (80+kg), who meets Sotimboeva Oltinoy from Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, Pooja (80kg) has a tough task ahead against Poland's Agata Kaczmarska, the reigning World Champion in the +80kg category. Coming to the men's, Ankush Phangal (80kg) will face England's Shittu Oladimeji, the 2024 World Boxing Cup champion, while Narender Berwal (90+kg) battles Khalimjon Mamasoliev, an unbeaten knockout artist from Uzbekistan. Abhinash Jamwal (60kg) will meet Shion Nishiyama of Japan, a seasoned competitor with World Cup and Olympic experience.

Jaismine Lamboria dominates with a 5:0 win, leading India’s charge to the World Boxing Cup finals, alongside Pawan, Jadumani, and more. Ten Indian boxers are in contention

Arundhati Choudhary delivered one of the most commanding performances of the tournament, stopping Germany’s Leonie Müller—a medallist at all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup—via RSC to headline a sensational Day 3 for India at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Arundhati’s statement win set the tone for a flawless session, during which Minakshi, Ankush Phangal, Parveen, and Nupur all booked their places in the finals.&nbsp;Arundhati, the former Youth World Champion and Strandja medalist, competing after a 1.5-year break, showed no signs of rust. She controlled both opening rounds with clean aggression, dropped the German powerhouse once in the second, and knocked her down again in the third to seal a comprehensive win and book her place in the final.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Addressing her dominant performance, Arundhati said: “I have made my international comeback after a year-and-a-half, and I am delighted to be back with an RSC win. I was nervous to begin with, because my last international experience was a loss in the Paris (Olympics 2024) qualifiers before I underwent wrist surgery. But I told myself, ‘This is what I have been waiting for,’ and now I am back!”&nbsp;World Champion Minakshi (48kg) continued her exceptional form with a near-perfect 5:0 win over Korea’s Bak Cho-rong. She fought with energy and verve, maintaining a tight defensive structure while landing sharp, accurate punches that helped her clearly take all three rounds.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Ankush Phangal (80kg) added another dominant 5:0 victory, overwhelming Australia’s Marlon Sevehon with his pace and pressure, while Nupur (80+kg) kept India’s momentum rolling by outboxing Ukraine’s Mariia Lovchynska with sustained dominance from start to finish. Parveen (60kg) delivered one of the day’s biggest upsets, edging past Poland’s World Boxing Cup silver medalist Rygielska Aneta Elżbieta in a tense 3:2 decision, showcasing strong ring-generalship in crucial exchanges.&nbsp;In session 5, Preeti (54kg) faces a major test against Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-Wen, Saweety Boora (75kg) takes on Australia’s Emma-Sue Greetree, with Narender and Naveen also chasing finals spots. Abhinash Jamwal opens his campaign against Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev. &nbsp;

Arundhati Choudhary, the former Youth World Champion and Strandja medalist, competing after a 1.5-year break, showed no signs of rust. 

Arundhati Choudhary delivered one of the most commanding performances of the tournament, stopping Germany’s Leonie Müller—a medallist at all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup—via RSC to headline a sensational Day 3 for India at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Arundhati’s statement win set the tone for a flawless session, during which Minakshi, Ankush Phangal, Parveen, and Nupur all booked their places in the finals. Arundhati, the former Youth World Champion and Strandja medalist, competing after a 1.5-year break, showed no signs of rust. She controlled both opening rounds with clean aggression, dropped the German powerhouse once in the second, and knocked her down again in the third to seal a comprehensive win and book her place in the final. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Addressing her dominant performance, Arundhati said: “I have made my international comeback after a year-and-a-half, and I am delighted to be back with an RSC win. I was nervous to begin with, because my last international experience was a loss in the Paris (Olympics 2024) qualifiers before I underwent wrist surgery. But I told myself, ‘This is what I have been waiting for,’ and now I am back!” World Champion Minakshi (48kg) continued her exceptional form with a near-perfect 5:0 win over Korea’s Bak Cho-rong. She fought with energy and verve, maintaining a tight defensive structure while landing sharp, accurate punches that helped her clearly take all three rounds. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Ankush Phangal (80kg) added another dominant 5:0 victory, overwhelming Australia’s Marlon Sevehon with his pace and pressure, while Nupur (80+kg) kept India’s momentum rolling by outboxing Ukraine’s Mariia Lovchynska with sustained dominance from start to finish. Parveen (60kg) delivered one of the day’s biggest upsets, edging past Poland’s World Boxing Cup silver medalist Rygielska Aneta Elżbieta in a tense 3:2 decision, showcasing strong ring-generalship in crucial exchanges. In session 5, Preeti (54kg) faces a major test against Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-Wen, Saweety Boora (75kg) takes on Australia’s Emma-Sue Greetree, with Narender and Naveen also chasing finals spots. Abhinash Jamwal opens his campaign against Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev.

Arundhati Choudhary, the former Youth World Champion and Strandja medalist, competing after a 1.5-year break, showed no signs of rust.&nbsp;

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Arundhati Choudhary knocks down Leonie Müller, 5 Indians in final

India’s Pawan Bartwal (55kg) produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far, outclassing second seed and World Cup Brazil gold medalist Altynbek Nursultan of Kazakhstan with a commanding 5:0 victory to secure his first international medal at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex on Monday. His breakout performance led another flawless day for India, with Sumit (75kg) and Naveen (90kg) also posting dominant wins to swell the host nation’s tally to seven guaranteed medals.&nbsp;For Pawan, the moment was 15 years in the making. Having begun boxing in the 2010s and quietly risen through the ranks, the Services boxer erupted onto the world stage spectacularly. Cheered on by an energetic home crowd, he displayed exceptional defensive discipline, clever tempo control, and superb endurance, repeatedly pushing Nursultan–the second seed in the weight category–onto the ropes while picking clean openings. Pawan’s poised, calculated performance marked one of India’s finest victories in the opening rounds of this elite eight-only global event.&nbsp;“Nursultan is a good boxer, he was a champion at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil this year. I was nervous at the beginning, but this tournament is taking place in our country, in front of our crowd, and that gave me confidence. This is a hugely significant tournament in my career. This is my first international medal, and I am extremely proud,” Pawan said after his bout.&nbsp;Sumit followed Pawan’s lead with an equally assured 5:0 win over Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae in the 75kg quarterfinals. A sharp punch to the face early in the bout set the tone for a relentless display—aggression married with tactical control. He pressed forward throughout, dictating the exchanges and forcing Kim into survival mode as the verdict became a formality.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Naveen, a Strandja 2024 medalist, completed the trio of wins with a composed and intelligent performance against Kazakhstan’s Bekzat Tangatar. Leveraging his height and reach to perfection, he kept Tangatar at bay while landing crisp scoring blows from distance. After an evenly contested opening round, Naveen grew stronger as the bout progressed, using swift movement and disciplined footwork to pull away decisively for another unanimous Indian victory.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the session’s other results, Taiwan’s Olympic medalist Wu Shih-Yi delivered one of the standout wins of the session, dominating Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova 5:0 in the women’s 57kg division. In the men’s 55kg and 75kg brackets, Uzbekistan’s Samandar Olimov, England’s Ellis Trowbridge, and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Abdurakhimov advanced, while Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Poland also secured key victories across the afternoon session.&nbsp;Session 3, slated for later this evening, features two of India’s most-awaited bouts. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medalist Jadumani Singh (50kg) takes on Kazakhstan’s Ongarov Nurzat, a rapidly rising talent on the international circuit. The marquee showdown of the day sees Hitesh (70kg) face top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medalist whose technical precision makes this one of the standout clashes of the opening rounds.

Cheered on by an energetic home crowd, he displayed exceptional defensive discipline, clever tempo control, and superb endurance, repeatedly pushing Nursultan–the second seed in the weight category–onto the ropes while picking clean openings.

India’s Pawan Bartwal (55kg) produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far, outclassing second seed and World Cup Brazil gold medalist Altynbek Nursultan of Kazakhstan with a commanding 5:0 victory to secure his first international medal at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex on Monday. His breakout performance led another flawless day for India, with Sumit (75kg) and Naveen (90kg) also posting dominant wins to swell the host nation’s tally to seven guaranteed medals. For Pawan, the moment was 15 years in the making. Having begun boxing in the 2010s and quietly risen through the ranks, the Services boxer erupted onto the world stage spectacularly. Cheered on by an energetic home crowd, he displayed exceptional defensive discipline, clever tempo control, and superb endurance, repeatedly pushing Nursultan–the second seed in the weight category–onto the ropes while picking clean openings. Pawan’s poised, calculated performance marked one of India’s finest victories in the opening rounds of this elite eight-only global event. “Nursultan is a good boxer, he was a champion at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil this year. I was nervous at the beginning, but this tournament is taking place in our country, in front of our crowd, and that gave me confidence. This is a hugely significant tournament in my career. This is my first international medal, and I am extremely proud,” Pawan said after his bout. Sumit followed Pawan’s lead with an equally assured 5:0 win over Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae in the 75kg quarterfinals. A sharp punch to the face early in the bout set the tone for a relentless display—aggression married with tactical control. He pressed forward throughout, dictating the exchanges and forcing Kim into survival mode as the verdict became a formality. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Naveen, a Strandja 2024 medalist, completed the trio of wins with a composed and intelligent performance against Kazakhstan’s Bekzat Tangatar. Leveraging his height and reach to perfection, he kept Tangatar at bay while landing crisp scoring blows from distance. After an evenly contested opening round, Naveen grew stronger as the bout progressed, using swift movement and disciplined footwork to pull away decisively for another unanimous Indian victory. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes In the session’s other results, Taiwan’s Olympic medalist Wu Shih-Yi delivered one of the standout wins of the session, dominating Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova 5:0 in the women’s 57kg division. In the men’s 55kg and 75kg brackets, Uzbekistan’s Samandar Olimov, England’s Ellis Trowbridge, and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Abdurakhimov advanced, while Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Poland also secured key victories across the afternoon session. Session 3, slated for later this evening, features two of India’s most-awaited bouts. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medalist Jadumani Singh (50kg) takes on Kazakhstan’s Ongarov Nurzat, a rapidly rising talent on the international circuit. The marquee showdown of the day sees Hitesh (70kg) face top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medalist whose technical precision makes this one of the standout clashes of the opening rounds.

Cheered on by an energetic home crowd, he displayed exceptional defensive discipline, clever tempo control, and superb endurance, repeatedly pushing Nursultan–the second seed in the weight category–onto the ropes while picking clean openings.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Pawan Bartwal stuns Altynbek Nursultan as India extends perfect medal run

India made a perfect start at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as reigning world champion Minakshi, along with Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal, marched into the semifinals with commanding victories on day 1. With only the top eight boxers globally competing in each weight class, the Indian team displayed remarkable precision and composure at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, ensuring a medal for each of the four early contenders.&nbsp;Minakshi (48kg), the World Championships Liverpool 2025 gold medallist, opened India’s campaign in style by outclassing Kazakhstan’s Bolat Akbota through relentless pace and crisp, accurate punches. Preeti (54kg) kept the momentum rolling as she overwhelmed Uzbekistan’s former Youth World Champion Nigina Uktamova using rapid footwork and well-timed combinations in a dominant offensive showing.&nbsp;In the men’s bouts, Ankush Phangal (80kg) produced one of the most controlled performances of the day. After absorbing early pressure, he shifted to a smart counter-attacking rhythm, landing precise combinations to comfortably defeat Japan’s Go Wakaya by unanimous decision. In the super heavyweight division (90+kg), Narender Berwal fought through a cut above his eye to record a gritty 4:1 win over Ukraine’s Andrii Khaletskyi, relying on tight defence and heavy body-to-head combinations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-1st-test-play-on-good-wickets-hope-gambhir-is-ganguly-s-bold-message-to-india-head-coach-1763299367956">IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly's bold message to India head coach</a>&nbsp;Day 2 promises more action as India’s top male boxers take centre stage. The afternoon session begins at 2pm with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) facing Kazakhstan’s Altynbek Nursultan, the in-form World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 champion. Next up, Sumit (75kg) is set to challenge Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae, a powerful, tactical boxer known for pressure-based counters. In the 90kg bracket, Naveen Kumar will square off against Kazakhstan’s hard-hitting Tangatar Bekzat.&nbsp;The evening session brings two high-profile contests. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medallist Jadumani Singh (50kg) meets Kazakhstan’s rising star Ongarov Nurzat, while the spotlight bout sees Hitesh (70kg) take on top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medallist renowned for his refined technical skill.&nbsp;Beyond India’s standout start, Day 1 showcased world-class performances across divisions. Poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska cruised past Ukraine’s Inna Statkevych with a 5:0 win in the women’s 54kg draw. Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova delivered an equally dominant 5:0 result over Nigeria’s Patricia Mbata in the 70kg category. The men’s field saw Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev and Uzbekistan’s Adkhamjon Mukhiddinov secure clean 5:0 victories at 65kg, while Kazakhstan’s Begaliyev Sanzhar-Ali and Australia’s Marlon Sevehon impressed in the 80kg bouts. Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev also advanced powerfully in the 90+kg class with a sweeping 5:0 win.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush and Berwal lead India’s perfect start

India made a perfect start at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as reigning world champion Minakshi, along with Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal, marched into the semifinals with commanding victories on day 1. With only the top eight boxers globally competing in each weight class, the Indian team displayed remarkable precision and composure at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, ensuring a medal for each of the four early contenders. Minakshi (48kg), the World Championships Liverpool 2025 gold medallist, opened India’s campaign in style by outclassing Kazakhstan’s Bolat Akbota through relentless pace and crisp, accurate punches. Preeti (54kg) kept the momentum rolling as she overwhelmed Uzbekistan’s former Youth World Champion Nigina Uktamova using rapid footwork and well-timed combinations in a dominant offensive showing. In the men’s bouts, Ankush Phangal (80kg) produced one of the most controlled performances of the day. After absorbing early pressure, he shifted to a smart counter-attacking rhythm, landing precise combinations to comfortably defeat Japan’s Go Wakaya by unanimous decision. In the super heavyweight division (90+kg), Narender Berwal fought through a cut above his eye to record a gritty 4:1 win over Ukraine’s Andrii Khaletskyi, relying on tight defence and heavy body-to-head combinations. Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly's bold message to India head coach Day 2 promises more action as India’s top male boxers take centre stage. The afternoon session begins at 2pm with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) facing Kazakhstan’s Altynbek Nursultan, the in-form World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 champion. Next up, Sumit (75kg) is set to challenge Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae, a powerful, tactical boxer known for pressure-based counters. In the 90kg bracket, Naveen Kumar will square off against Kazakhstan’s hard-hitting Tangatar Bekzat. The evening session brings two high-profile contests. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medallist Jadumani Singh (50kg) meets Kazakhstan’s rising star Ongarov Nurzat, while the spotlight bout sees Hitesh (70kg) take on top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medallist renowned for his refined technical skill. Beyond India’s standout start, Day 1 showcased world-class performances across divisions. Poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska cruised past Ukraine’s Inna Statkevych with a 5:0 win in the women’s 54kg draw. Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova delivered an equally dominant 5:0 result over Nigeria’s Patricia Mbata in the 70kg category. The men’s field saw Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev and Uzbekistan’s Adkhamjon Mukhiddinov secure clean 5:0 victories at 65kg, while Kazakhstan’s Begaliyev Sanzhar-Ali and Australia’s Marlon Sevehon impressed in the 80kg bouts. Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev also advanced powerfully in the 90+kg class with a sweeping 5:0 win.

India delivered a flawless day 1 at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush and Berwal cruised into the semi-finals, securing guaranteed medals

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