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Jaismine Lamboria Crowned World Boxing Champion 2025
9/15/2025, 12:13:31 AM
Historic Victory for Indian Boxing
On September 13, 2025, Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria achieved a significant milestone by winning the gold medal in the women's 57 kg category at the World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Lamboria faced Poland's Julia Szeremeta, an Olympic silver medalist from Paris 2024, in a highly competitive final. After a challenging start, where Szeremeta landed several counter-attacks, Lamboria regained control in the second round, ultimately securing a 4-1 victory.
This triumph marks Lamboria as the ninth Indian boxer to be crowned world champion, joining the ranks of notable athletes such as Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen. Lamboria's journey to the final included decisive victories, including a 5-0 win against Venezuela's Omailyn Alcala in the semifinals.
India's Performance at the Championships
India concluded the World Boxing Championships 2025 with a commendable performance, securing a total of four medals: two golds, one silver, and one bronze. Alongside Lamboria, Minakshi Hooda also clinched gold in the women's 48 kg category, defeating Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay with a 4-1 decision. Nupur Sheoran earned a silver medal in the women's 80+ kg category after losing to Poland's Agata Kaczmarska, while Pooja Rani secured a bronze in the women's 80 kg division.
The success of the Indian women's boxing team is notable, especially as the men's team returned without any medals, marking the first time since 2013 that Indian male boxers have exited a World Championship without podium finishes.
Official Statements & Responses
Following her victory, Jaismine Lamboria expressed her elation, stating, “This feeling can't be expressed. I'm so happy to be a world champion. After my early exit at Paris 2024, I went away and improved my technique physically and mentally. This is the result of consistent work for a year.” Her sentiments reflect the dedication and effort put into her training leading up to the championships.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the successes of the women's team, the performance of the Indian men's boxing contingent has drawn criticism. The absence of medals has raised concerns about the future of men's boxing in India, especially given the previous successes in the 2023 championships, where three bronze medals were secured.
What's Next
As the World Boxing Championships conclude, the focus will shift to upcoming competitions, including preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Indian boxing team aims to build on this year's achievements and address the challenges faced by the men's division.
In summary, Jaismine Lamboria's victory at the World Boxing Championships 2025 not only highlights her personal achievement but also signifies a pivotal moment for Indian boxing, particularly in the women's category.
