Indian boxers to go head-to-head with top international pugilists at inaugural World Boxing Championship

Led by the likes of Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Champion Nikhat Zareen, twenty Indian boxers will go head-to-head against some of the globe’s top pugilists in as many categories at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 scheduled to take place from September 4 to 14 in Liverpool.

The biennial Championships will bring together the finest amateur boxers from across the world, with India heading in top form after collecting 17 medals from the World Boxing Cups in Brazil and Kazakhstan earlier this year.

India enters the tournament with strong momentum, building on remarkable performances at recent international competitions. At the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, India’s contingent delivered six medals, with Hitesh bagging a gold and Abhinash Jamwal a silver, alongside four bronze medals.

This international success continued at the World Boxing Cup in Kazakhstan, where India’s consistency and depth both shone as the contingent picked up 11 more medals, including three golds. The country’s ability to compete successfully across all categories was also on display as Nupur Sheoran clinched gold in the heavyweight division.

The Indian women’s team for the World Boxing Championships includes Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Champion Nikhat Zareen.
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“Our preparation in Sheffield has been nothing short of exceptional. This team is a powerful mix of seasoned campaigners who have stood on the podium before, and a new wave of incredibly talented young boxers who are ready to make their mark,” Dharmendra Singh Yadav, coach of the men’s team, said.

“The belief we have in this group is absolute, and we are fully prepared for every challenge the World Championships will throw at us.”

Dr. Chandralal, coach of the women’s team, added, “The dedication and hard work I’ve seen from this team are truly inspiring. We’ve done the work, we’ve laid the groundwork, and now we are ready to showcase the true fighting spirit of Indian women’s boxing.”

Published on Sep 03, 2025