India enjoyed a perfect start at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal stormed into the semifinals, assuring medals on Day 1.
Minakshi set the tone with a dominant win over Kazakhstan’s Bolat Akbota, followed by Preeti’s commanding victory against Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova. Ankush outclassed Japan’s Go Wakaya with sharp combinations, while Berwal battled through a cut to beat Ukraine’s Andrii Khaletskyi 4:1.
The elite eight-boxer format made every bout high-intensity, but the Indians delivered clinical performances. Day 2 features key men’s clashes, including bouts for Pawan Bartwal, Sumit and Naveen Kumar.