New Delhi, Sep 3 (NationPress) Leading the charge are Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Champions Nikhat Zareen as twenty Indian boxers prepare to face off against some of the world's premier pugilists in various categories at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025, set to unfold from September 4 to 14 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

This championship marks the first edition organized by World Boxing, the newly established global authority for the sport.

The biennial event will convene the top amateur boxers from around the globe, with India displaying a remarkable performance after securing 17 medals at the World Boxing Cups in Brazil and Kazakhstan earlier this year.

Entering the tournament with significant momentum, India has built on impressive showings at recent international events. In the World Boxing Cup held in Brazil, the Indian team achieved six medals, including a gold for Hitesh and a silver for Abhinash Jamwal, along with four bronze medals.

This success continued in Kazakhstan, where India showcased consistency and depth, winning 11 additional medals, including three golds. The team’s prowess across all categories was further highlighted by Nupur Sheoran, who took gold in the heavyweight division.

“Our training in Sheffield has been outstanding. This squad is a powerful blend of experienced fighters and a new generation of talented boxers eager to make an impact. We have complete faith in this group and are thoroughly prepared for the challenges of the World Championships,” stated Dharmendra Singh Yadav, coach of the men’s team.

Dr. Chandralal, coach of the women’s team, remarked, “The commitment and effort I’ve witnessed from this team are genuinely inspiring. We have laid the groundwork, and now we are set to display the true fighting spirit of Indian women's boxing.”

The Indian roster for the World Boxing Championships is strengthened by the inclusion of Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg) and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), offering a formidable mix of experience, skill, and international exposure. The team also includes accomplished medalists such as Hitesh (70 kg), Abhinash (65 kg), Nupur (80+ kg), Pooja Rani (80 kg), Minakshi (48 kg), Sakshi (54 kg), Jaismine (57 kg), Sanju (60 kg), Neeraj Phogat (65 kg), and T. Sanamacha Chanu (70 kg).

Emerging male athletes Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50 kg), Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Sachin (60 kg), Sumit (75 kg), Lakshya Chahar (80 kg), Jugnoo (85 kg), Harsh Choudhary (90 kg), and Narender (90+ kg) further bolster India’s strong presence across all weight categories.

All athletes have completed a rigorous training camp in Sheffield from August 18 to September 1, 2025, led by head coaches and supported by coaches Oinam Geeta Chanu, Leishangthem Radia Devi, Mohammed Aitesamuddin, Abhishek Sah, Torak Kharpran, and Jaisingh Dyandev Patil, with physiotherapists Sumya Jyoti Halder and Alok Kumar, and doctor Yesha Vijaykumar Patel ensuring peak fitness.

The camp emphasized refining techniques, enhancing strategies, and readying the boxers to confront the best in the world. With champions and medal contenders in every weight division, India enters the Championships in exceptional form, poised to compete at the highest level and showcase the depth, versatility, and global competitiveness of its talent.