NEW DELHI: Liverpool witnessed a landmark moment for Indian boxing on Saturday night as Jaismine Lamboria stormed to gold in the women’s 57kg category at the World Boxing Championships 2025, defeating Olympic silver medallist Julia Szeremeta of Poland in a gripping final. Adding to India’s glory, Nupur clinched silver in the women’s +80kg division, rounding off one of India’s finest campaigns on the world stage.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jaismine’s bout against Szeremeta began under intense pressure, with the Polish boxer — roared on by a large local contingent of supporters — taking the early initiative. However, the 24-year-old Indian regrouped brilliantly in the second round, using her superior reach and sharp counterpunching to wrest control of the contest. She never let go thereafter, sealing a 4-1 split decision victory and India’s first gold medal of the tournament.
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“This feeling can’t be expressed in words, I’m so happy to be a world champion,” an emotional Jaismine told Olympics.com. “After my early exit at Paris 2024, I worked hard on both my technique and mental strength. This medal is the reward for a year of relentless dedication.”While Jaismine’s triumph sparked celebrations, India’s medal tally grew further when heavyweight boxer Nupur battled valiantly but fell short in the women’s +80kg final against Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska. In a tightly fought contest, Kaczmarska, shorter but aggressive, neutralized Nupur’s height advantage by fighting at close quarters. The Polish boxer landed a decisive punch in the dying seconds to edge out Nupur 3-2 on split decision.Earlier in the day, Pooja Rani secured a podium finish, signing off with a bronze after a gritty semifinal battle against England’s Emily Asquith. India’s campaign was already historic, with three women boxers — Minakshi (48kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Nupur (80kg) — reaching the finals for the first time ever.
