Better Noida: India’sscintillating run on the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 continued on Day 2 with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) securing upset wins and delivering two of the match’s greatest outcomes on the second day of competitions right here on Monday.

On Monday, Pawan shocked World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist Altynbek Nursultan, and Hitesh edged previous two-time Olympian, 2022 Asian Video games gold medallist, and high seed Sewon Okazawa in a gripping split-decision bout. Their victories, together with robust wins from Sumit (75kg), Naveen (90kg), and Jadumani Singh (50kg), ensured India accomplished an ideal medal sweep throughout each periods.

Pawan’s breakthrough second was 15 years within the making. Having risen steadily by way of the 2010s, the Companies boxer introduced himself on the world stage with an excellent win over second seed Nursultan. Backed by residence assist, he showcased distinctive defence, sharp tempo management and tireless endurance, repeatedly pinning his rival to the ropes in one in all India’s most interesting opening-round victories at this elite eight-only world occasion. The marquee conflict between Hitesh and Sewon Okazawa delivered excessive drama, with Hitesh edging out a 3:2 win. A strong hook late in Spherical 2 gave him the sting, and regardless of Okazawa’s robust comeback, Hitesh’s cleaner early work proved decisive.

Earlier, Sumit dominated South Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae 5:0 within the 75kg quarterfinals, combining aggression with tactical self-discipline. Naveen, a Strandja 2024 medallist, added one other composed win in opposition to Kazakhstan’s Bekzat Tangatar.

In all, 10 Indians will enter semifinal motion on Day 3, led by World Champion Minakshi (48kg) in opposition to Korea’s Bak Cho-rong. Preeti (54kg) faces a serious take a look at in opposition to Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-Wen, whereas Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) meets German standout Leonie Muller, who has gained a medal every on the three earlier levels of the World Boxing Cup 2025. Saweety Boora (75kg) takes on Australia’s Emma-Sue Greetree, with Narender, Naveen, and Ankush additionally chasing finals spots. Abhinash Jamwal opens his marketing campaign in opposition to Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev.