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Day 3 of the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida was a huge success for India, as eight of its boxers won their semi-final fights and earned a spot in the gold medal matches. The home team showed great power and skill, turning a strong start into a truly dominant showing on the world stage.
These victories guarantee India at least eight silver medals, adding to the country's best performance ever in this elite tournament, which features only the top boxers globally. The biggest victory of the day came from the women's team, who pulled off major upsets against some of the world's most experienced champions.
The boxers competed fiercely for a chance at gold, and the Indian champions delivered under pressure. The crowd at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex saw many thrilling moments, confirming India’s position as a rising force in international boxing.
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The victories came in both men’s and women’s categories, with five women and three men moving on to fight for the gold medal. This amazing performance sets up an exciting final day where India will have a large group of competitors aiming for gold.
Key Upset Victories and Dominant Wins by Indian Boxers at World Boxing Cup Finals
The semi-finals were packed with drama, but Preeti Pawar (54kg) stole the spotlight. She shocked everyone by beating Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-Wen of Chinese Taipei with a strong 4-0 score. Preeti's win was a major statement, showing she is ready for the top level.
Another powerful victory came from Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), who returned to the ring after a long break and won the Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) against Germany’s Leonie Müller, a highly decorated boxer.
The other winners were just as impressive. World Champion Minakshi Hooda (48kg) showed her class with a clinical 5-0 victory, while Parveen (60kg) secured another major upset, winning a close 3-2 fight against Aneta Rygielska of Poland.
In the men’s division, Ankush Phangal (80kg) delivered a dominating 5-0 performance, and his fellow heavyweights Narender Berwal (90+kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) also won their fights with strong showings. Finally, Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) also moved into the finals with a commanding win, completing the group of eight finalists who will now fight for gold.
Though two semi-finalists, Saweety Boora and Naveen, lost their matches, they still secured a bronze medal for India, adding to the country's overall impressive count.
