Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing 2025

In a landmark achievement for Indian boxing, Jaismine Lamboria claimed gold in the 57kg women’s category at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Her hard-fought 4-1 split decision win over Poland’s Julia Szeremeta marked a glorious return to form after her early exit from the Paris Olympics, and firmly established her as one of the top featherweight boxers in the world.

The Final Match: Resilience in the Ring

Jaismine’s journey in the final was nothing short of dramatic. Initially trailing in the first round, she made a remarkable comeback in the second, using her superior footwork, counters, and ring control to dominate the remaining rounds.

Her 4-1 split decision victory is a testament to her mental resilience and tactical awareness under pressure — two critical traits in world-class boxing.

Significance of the Win

This gold medal is Jaismine’s first world championship title, and a crucial milestone following the disappointment at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It not only cements her status as India’s top contender in the 57kg weight class but also boosts morale for India’s boxing contingent on the global stage.

A Commonwealth Games medalist, Jaismine’s rise reflects the steady progress of women’s boxing in India and the country’s growing competitiveness in international arenas.

India’s Overall Performance at the Championship

Women’s Category

India’s women boxers delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, securing three medals,

• Jaismine Lamboria – Gold, 57kg
• Nupur Sheoran – Silver, 80+kg
• Pooja Rani – Bronze, middleweight category

Nupur Sheoran’s Final

Nupur Sheoran gave a valiant effort in the 80+kg final, narrowly losing to Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska in a 3-2 split decision, taking home a silver medal. Despite the loss, her powerful performance underscored India’s strength in the heavyweight division.

Pooja Rani’s Bronze

Veteran boxer and Olympian Pooja Rani added to India’s medal tally with a bronze, demonstrating consistency and experience at the highest level of the sport.

Key Takeaways

• Event: World Boxing Championships 2025, Liverpool, UK
• Gold Medalist: Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) – defeated Julia Szeremeta (Poland) by 4-1 split decision
• Silver Medalist: Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) – lost to Agata Kaczmarska (Poland)
• Bronze Medalist: Pooja Rani
• Jaismine’s win comes after an early exit at Paris Olympics 2024
• India won 3 medals (all by women); no medals in men’s category