World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam Powers Into Semis

India라이브 바카라 national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam delivered a stellar performance under pressure to secure a semifinal berth in the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025. (More Sports News)

Mandengbam overcame Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain—a silver medallist at the 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals—with a hard-fought 3:2 split decision on Wednesday.

Trowbridge started aggressively, as expected, but the Indian pugilist absorbed the pressure and landed crucial punches to turn the bout in his favor.

With this victory, Mandengbam has set up a semifinal clash against former Asian U-22 champion Asilbek Jalilov, where he will look to continue his impressive run for a place in the final.

However, it was a mixed day for India as their campaign in the 75kg, 85kg, and 90+kg categories came to an end. Nikhil Dubey (75kg) faced a tough challenge against local favorite Kaue Belini and suffered a 0:5 loss.

Meanwhile, Jugnoo (85kg) put up a strong fight but fell short in a 1:4 split decision against France라이브 바카라 Abdoulaye Traore.

In the 90+kg category, Narender came agonizingly close to victory against Kazakhstan라이브 바카라 Daniyal Saparbay. Despite earning a 30-27 verdict from one judge, he lost on a 3:2 split decision, ending India's hopes in the heavyweight division.

The tournament continues to offer key international exposure for Indian boxers ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with more action lined up.

On Thursday, Manish Rathore (55kg) will face Paris Olympian Yusulf Chothia of Australia, Hitesh (70kg) will go up against Italy라이브 바카라 Gabriele Guidi Rontani, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) will meet Denis Bril of Germany.

Earlier in the competition, India's reigning national light heavyweight champion Lakshya Chahar (80kg) endured a tough opening-round loss against Brazil라이브 바카라 Wanderley Pereira.

Pereira, a Paris Olympian and 2023 World Championship silver medallist, dominated the bout with near-perfect scores, securing 149 out of 150 points, while Chahar finished with 135.