Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India's Boxing Success at World Cup Finals
Indian boxers had a fantastic day at the World Boxing Cup Finals, winning all their matches.
Pawan Bartwal caused a major upset by defeating the World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist Altynbek Nursultan.
Hitesh Gulia won a close match against two-time Olympian Sewon Okazawa.
Sumit, Naveen, and Wu Shih-Yi also won their respective matches, contributing to India's perfect medal sweep on Day 2.
Pawan Bartwal (55kg) defeated Altynbek Nursultan (Kazakhstan) in an upset win
Hitesh Gulia (70kg) won against Sewon Okazawa (Japan) in a split decision
Sumit (75kg) won against Kim Hyeon-tae (Korea) 5-0
Naveen (90kg) secured a victory against Bekzat Tangatar (Kazakhstan) 5-0
Wu Shih-Yi (Taiwan) won against Sitora Turdibekova (Uzbekistan) 5-0 in women's 57kg
- Who
- Indian boxers Pawan Bartwal, Hitesh Gulia, Sumit, Naveen, and Wu Shih-Yi
- What
- Won boxing matches
- When
- Day 2 of World Boxing Cup Finals
- Where
- Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, India
- Why
- To secure international medals and represent their countries
- Tournament
- World Boxing Cup Finals 2025
- Venue
- Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, India
- Date
- November 17, 2025
- Indian Medal Count (Day 2)
- 6 Gold
- Total Medal Count (Day 2)
- 8
Sources
World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Pawan Bartwal stuns Altynbek Nursultan as India extends perfect medal run
Pawan Bartwal Leads Unbeaten Indian Charge At World Boxing Cup Finals; India Bag Seven Medals On Day 2
World Boxing Cup Finals: Pawan stuns World No. 2 to enter semis
World Boxing Cup Finals: How Hitesh evaded Okazawa’s long reach and stunned former world champion to enter semis
Pawan stuns Brazil WC winner Altynbek
