New Delhi: India enjoyed a standout day at the World Boxing Cup as Arundhati Choudhary delivered a commanding performance to defeat Germany’s Leonie Muller, a consistent medallist across all three stages of the 2025 competition. Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s boxers produced a near-perfect session with five fighters securing their spots in the finals.
Returning to international action after a one-and-a-half-year break, Arundhati showed no signs of hesitation. The former Youth World Champion controlled the opening rounds with precision and intensity, knocking Muller down in the second round before flooring her again in the third. Her dominant display ensured a decisive win and marked a powerful comeback following wrist surgery that had sidelined her since the Paris 2024 qualifiers.
Minakshi kept India’s momentum going with a flawless 5–0 triumph over Korea’s Bak Cho-rong in the 48kg category. The reigning World Champion showcased sharp footwork, tight defence and clean striking to secure all three rounds with authority.
In the men’s division, Ankush Phangal delivered another impressive 5–0 victory, using relentless pressure to overpower Australia’s Marlon Sevehon in the 80kg class. Nupur extended India’s streak with a strong showing in the 80+kg category, outclassing Mariia Lovchynska of Ukraine through sustained aggression and superior control.
Parveen added to the day’s high points with one of the biggest upsets of the session. Competing in the 60kg category, she edged past Poland’s Rygielska Aneta Elzbieta, a previous World Boxing Cup silver medallist, securing a hard-fought 3–2 win by dominating key exchanges in a tightly contested bout.
India’s strong run continues into Session 5, where Preeti faces a challenging bout against Olympic and multiple-time world champion Huang Hsiao-Wen in the 54kg division. Saweety Boora meets Australia’s Emma-Sue Greetree in the 75kg category, while Narender, Naveen and Abhinash Jamwal will also look to advance as they begin their respective campaigns.
