World Boxing Cup: Jadumani Triumphs Over Trowbridge to Secure Semifinal Spot

Key Takeaways

Jadumani Singh Mandengbam reaches semifinals.
Defeated Ellis Trowbridge by a 3:2 split decision.
Next opponent: Asilbek Jalilov.
Other Indian boxers faced defeats in 75kg, 85kg, and 90+ kg categories.
World Boxing Cup serves as a test for new weight divisions.

New Delhi, April 2 (NationPress) A tenacious performance under duress enabled national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam to triumph over Ellis Trowbridge from Great Britain, advancing to the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Wednesday.

Trowbridge, the 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals silver medallist, initiated the match with his typical aggressive tactics, but the Indian boxer was well-prepared to withstand the pressure and effectively land his punches, securing a 3:2 split decision in his favor.

Jadumani will now compete against former Asian U-22 champion Asilbek Jalilov for a chance to reach the finals.

However, India’s prospects in the 75kg, 85kg, and 90+ kg categories concluded as all three boxers put up valiant efforts but fell short in their respective matches.

Nikhil Dubey suffered a 0:5 defeat against local favorite Kaue Belini in the 75kg bout, while Jugnoo lost a tight 1:4 split decision to France’s Abdoulaye Traore in the 85kg category.

Narender came close to victory against Kazakhstan's Daniyal Saparbay, receiving a 30-27 score from one judge but ultimately lost the 90+ kg match by a 3:2 split decision.

Later on Wednesday, Manish Rathore (55kg) is set to face Paris Olympian Yusulf Chothia from Australia; Hitesh (70kg) will challenge Gabriele Guidi Rontani of Italy, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) must confront Denis Bril from Germany.

Earlier, Lakshya Chahar had an unfortunate start to his campaign, enduring a 0-5 loss against Brazil’s Wanderley Pereira in the opening 80kg bout on Day 1.

Chahar, India’s reigning national light heavyweight champion, faced a tough opponent in Pereira, a Paris Olympian and 2023 World Championship silver medallist. The Brazilian controlled the match, garnering nearly perfect scores from four of the five judges. Pereira amassed an impressive 149 out of 150 points, while Chahar scored 135.

The tournament also acts as a crucial international assessment for Indian boxers competing in the newly established weight divisions ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.