Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria scripted history by clinching gold in featherweight (57kg) category at the World Boxing Championships 2025 held in Liverpool, United Kingdom. She defeated Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in the final with a 4-1 split decision (scorecards: 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28).
This was Jaismine’s third World Championships appearance. At 24 years old, she showcased resilience by bouncing back strongly after an early exit in the Paris Olympics.
Key Highlights of India’s Performance
- Jaismine Lamboria: Gold (57kg featherweight).
- Nupur Sheoran: Silver (80+kg), lost to Agata Kaczmarska (Poland) in the final.
- Pooja Rani: Bronze (80kg), secured medal in non-Olympic weight category.
- India’s Total Medal Tally in Women’s Boxing (2025): 3 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze).
- Men’s Boxing: No medals in this edition.
Significance of Jaismine’s Victory
- Jaismine becomes the 9th Indian boxer to win a World Championship gold.
- Demonstrates India’s continued dominance in women’s boxing, though male boxers underperformed.
- Marks her comeback after Olympic disappointment, reinforcing her position among India’s top pugilists.
List of Indian Women World Boxing Champions
- Mary Kom – 6 titles (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2018).
- Nikhat Zareen – 2 titles (2022, 2023).
- Sarita Devi – 2006.
- Jenny RL – 2006.
- Lekha KC – 2006.
- Nitu Ghanghas – 2023.
- Lovlina Borgohain – 2023.
- Saweety Boora – 2023.
- Jaismine Lamboria – 2025.
About World Boxing Championships
- Organized by: International Boxing Association (IBA); one of the most prestigious tournaments in amateur boxing.
- First edition (Women’s): 2001, Scranton (USA).
- Olympic Categories (Women): 12 weight divisions, but Olympic events include 6 (e.g., 51kg, 57kg, 60kg, 66kg, 75kg, 81kg).
- Venue (2025): Liverpool, UK.
Boxing in India
- Boxing Federation of India (BFI): Governing body for boxing in India.
- Established: 1949.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- Current President (2025): Ajay Singh.
- Boxing is part of Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships.
- Weight Category (57kg – Featherweight): A competitive division in both men’s and women’s boxing.
Famous Indian Women Boxers
- Mary Kom: First Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal (Bronze, London 2012).
- Lovlina Borgohain: Olympic Bronze (Tokyo 2020).
- Nikhat Zareen: 2-time World Champion, 2022 & 2023.
- Nitu Ghanghas: Gold in World Championships 2023 and Commonwealth Games 2022.
Olympic Connection
- Boxing introduced in Olympics (Men): 1904, St. Louis.
- Women’s Boxing introduced: London Olympics 2012.
- India’s Olympic boxing medals:
- Vijender Singh (2008, Beijing, Bronze).
- Mary Kom (2012, London, Bronze).
- Lovlina Borgohain (2020, Tokyo, Bronze).