Boxing World Cup: Jyoti, Prachi, Nikhil win on Day 2 for India in China
Synopsis
Jyoti's second-round RSC stoppage at the Boxing World Cup in China has already sealed a medal for India — and with Prachi's 5-0 win and Nikhil's split-decision grind, Day 2 showed India's depth across weight classes. Five more bouts on Day 3 could push the medal tally higher.
Key Takeaways
Jyoti defeated Mongolia's Enkh Amgalan Nomundari via RSC in Round 2 (women's 48kg ), booking a semifinal spot and confirming a medal for India.
Prachi beat USA's Deborah Grant 5-0 by unanimous decision in the women's 57kg category.
Nikhil edged past France's Christopher Hippocrate 3-2 by split decision in the men's 55kg bout.
Poonam , Akash , and Gitimoni were eliminated on Day 2, losing by 2-3 , 2-3 , and 0-5 margins respectively.
Five Indian boxers — Nikhil, Deepak, Malsawmtluanga, Saneh, and Mahi Lama — are scheduled to compete on Day 3 .
Indian boxers Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil all advanced on Day 2 of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, keeping India's campaign firmly on track across multiple weight categories. The trio's victories on 16 June ensured continued representation in the knockout rounds and delivered a crucial semifinal guarantee.
Dominant Wins for Jyoti and Prachi
Prachi opened India's account with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Deborah Grant of the USA in the women's 57kg category. The scoreline left no room for doubt, with all five judges ruling in Prachi's favour.
Jyoti went one better in the women's 48kg division, stopping Mongolia's Enkh Amgalan Nomundari via a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) verdict in the second round. The stoppage win propelled Jyoti directly into the semifinals, confirming at least a bronze medal for India in her category.
Nikhil Edges Through in Men's 55kg
Nikhil produced a hard-fought performance in the men's 55kg bout, edging past France's Christopher Hippocrate by a narrow 3-2 split decision. The result keeps Nikhil in contention as one of India's key medal hopefuls in the men's draw.
Setbacks for Poonam, Akash, and Gitimoni
Not all went India's way on Day 2. Poonam (54kg) fell to a 2-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei's Hsiao Wen Huang, while Akash (75kg) suffered an identical 2-3 loss to Poland's Mateusz Urban. Gitimoni bowed out of the women's 70kg category after a 0-5 defeat to France's Maelys Richol.
Day 3 Schedule: Five Indians in Action
India will field five boxers on Day 3. Nikhil (55kg) faces Brazil's Kelvy Trindade, while Deepak (70kg) takes on Japan's Sewon Okazawa. Malsawmtluanga (80kg) meets Jordan's Ashaish Hussein. In the women's bouts, Saneh (65kg) squares off against South Korea's Seon Sujin, and Mahi Lama (60kg) clashes with Mongolia's Monkhor Namuun. With Jyoti's medal already secured, India will be looking to add more guarantees from the remaining contenders.
Point of View
And she has cleared it. But the mixed Day 2 picture, with three exits alongside three wins, underscores India's familiar pattern of depth in select weight classes and vulnerability in others. Nikhil's 3-2 squeaker against France will need to become something more decisive if he is to go deep in the draw. Day 3 will reveal whether this campaign has genuine medal breadth or is riding on a few standout performers.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did India's boxers perform on Day 2 of the Boxing World Cup in China?
India won three bouts and lost three on Day 2. Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil all advanced, while Poonam, Akash, and Gitimoni were eliminated.
Has India confirmed any medals at the Boxing World Cup Stage 2?
Yes. Jyoti secured at least a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals in the women's 48kg category following her RSC win over Mongolia's Enkh Amgalan Nomundari in Round 2.
How did Prachi win her bout at the Boxing World Cup?
Prachi defeated USA's Deborah Grant by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the women's 57kg category, advancing to the next round of the competition.
Who does Nikhil face on Day 3 of the Boxing World Cup?
Nikhil, who competes in the men's 55kg category, will face Brazil's Kelvy Trindade on Day 3 after beating France's Christopher Hippocrate 3-2 on Day 2.
Which Indian boxers are scheduled to compete on Day 3 of the Boxing World Cup?
Five Indian boxers are in action on Day 3: Nikhil (55kg) vs Brazil, Deepak (70kg) vs Japan, Malsawmtluanga (80kg) vs Jordan, Saneh (65kg) vs South Korea, and Mahi Lama (60kg) vs Mongolia.
