World Boxing Cup: Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi, Deepak reach finals; India assured 6 medals
Synopsis
Four Indian boxers — Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi, and Deepak — punched through to the World Boxing Cup finals in Guiyang on 20 June, with two more picking up bronze. India's assured tally of six medals signals a depth surge in Indian boxing rarely seen at a single international stage event.
Key Takeaways
India assured six medals at the World Boxing Cup (Stage 2) in Guiyang, China on 20 June .
Jyoti (48kg) defeated Mexico's Fatima Herrera 3-2 ; Minakshi (51kg) beat Spain's Laura Fuertes Fernandez 5-0 ; Prachi (57kg) won 4-1 over France's Amina Zidani .
Deepak (70kg) secured India's fourth finals spot with a 5-0 win over France's Makan Traore .
Jugnoo (85kg) and Nikhil (55kg) earned bronze medals after semifinal exits.
Finals scheduled for 21 June — India faces opponents from Uzbekistan, China, and Kazakhstan .
India delivered a dominant semifinal sweep at the World Boxing Cup (Stage 2) in Guiyang, China, on 20 June, with four boxers punching their way into the finals and two others claiming bronze medals to take the country's guaranteed medal haul to six. The performance underlines India's growing depth across weight categories on the international boxing circuit.
Women's Semifinals: India's Trio Advances
Jyoti opened the charge in the women's 48kg category, edging past Mexico's Fatima Herrera by a narrow 3-2 split decision in a tightly contested bout. The result was particularly significant — Herrera had claimed a historic silver medal at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil earlier this year after moving into the 48kg division, making Jyoti's victory a statement win.
Minakshi, competing in the 51kg category, produced arguably the most commanding performance of the evening. The former world No. 1 in the 48kg division — now competing at a higher weight class — dismantled Spain's Laura Fuertes Fernandez with a clinical 5-0 unanimous verdict, booking her berth in the gold-medal bout with ease.
Prachi continued her impressive run in the 57kg bracket, defeating France's Amina Zidani by a 4-1 margin. Notably, Prachi had already eliminated a Paris Olympics bronze medallist in the quarterfinals, making her one of India's standout performers in Guiyang.
Men's Semifinals: Deepak Seals Fourth Finals Spot
Deepak rounded out India's finals contingent in the men's 70kg division, recording a commanding 5-0 shutout over France's Makan Traore. Deepak controlled the contest from the first bell and will now contest gold on 21 June.
Bronze Medals for Jugnoo and Nikhil
India also secured two bronze medals from the semifinals. Jugnoo (85kg) fell 0-5 to France's Junior Tadah, while Nikhil (55kg) suffered the same 0-5 scoreline against USA's Lorenzo Patricio. Both boxers nonetheless contribute to India's assured medal count.
Finals Line-Up on 21 June
The gold-medal bouts are set for 21 June. Jyoti will face Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the 48kg final, while Minakshi takes on home favourite Wu Yu of China in the 51kg showdown. Prachi meets Uzbekistan's Nigina Uktamova in the 57kg bout, and Deepak squares off against Kazakhstan's Ablaikhan Zhussupov in the men's 70kg final. With four boxers in contention for gold, India's final medal tally could climb significantly higher.
Point of View
Where athletes are now competing across weight classes with tactical maturity rather than relying on a single star. Minakshi moving up from 48kg and still posting a 5-0 win is the detail that matters most here. The tougher question is whether these performances translate at the Olympics cycle, where the qualification pathways are far less forgiving. India has a history of peaking at non-Olympic events; the real test comes when the brackets include the full depth of global competition.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India assured at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2?
India has assured at least six medals at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China — four from finalists and two bronze medals from semifinal exits on 20 June 2025.
Who are the four Indian boxers in the World Boxing Cup finals?
The four Indian finalists are Jyoti (women's 48kg), Minakshi (women's 51kg), Prachi (women's 57kg), and Deepak (men's 70kg). All four advanced through the semifinals on 20 June.
Who did Prachi beat and why is her run notable?
Prachi defeated France's Amina Zidani 4-1 in the 57kg semifinal. Her campaign is notable because she had already eliminated a Paris Olympics bronze medallist in the quarterfinals, making her one of the tournament's most impressive performers.
Which Indian boxers won bronze medals?
Jugnoo (85kg) and Nikhil (55kg) secured bronze medals after losing their respective semifinals — Jugnoo to France's Junior Tadah and Nikhil to USA's Lorenzo Patricio , both by a 0-5 margin.
When are the World Boxing Cup finals and who will India face?
The finals are scheduled for 21 June in Guiyang. Jyoti faces Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova , Minakshi takes on China's Wu Yu , Prachi meets Uzbekistan's Nigina Uktamova , and Deepak battles Kazakhstan's Ablaikhan Zhussupov .
