Jyoti (48kg) wins gold at World Boxing Cup 2 China; India bags 1 gold, 3 silver
Synopsis
Jyoti's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan's reigning Brazil-edition champion Farzona Fozilova was the highlight of India's World Boxing Cup 2 campaign in Guiyang — a six-medal haul anchored by the women's team, which produced four golds including Lovlina Borgohain's. India's depth across weight classes is no longer just a talking point; it's a scoreboard fact.
Key Takeaways
Jyoti won India's only gold at World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China on 21 June , defeating Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova 5-0 in the 48kg final .
Fozilova was the reigning World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist, making Jyoti's unanimous verdict particularly significant.
Minakshi (51kg), Prachi (57kg), and Deepak (70kg) each claimed silver ; Jugnoo (85kg) and Nikhil (55kg) won bronze .
India's final tally stood at 6 medals — 1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze .
The women's team contributed 4 golds and 1 silver from 5 boxers , led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Preeti Pawar .
Jyoti delivered a commanding performance to clinch India's only gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China, defeating Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova — the reigning World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist — with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision in the 48kg final on 21 June. The victory marked one of the tournament's most emphatic individual performances and cemented Jyoti's rising profile on the international boxing circuit.
Jyoti's Gold-Medal Bout
Facing a formidable opponent in Fozilova, who had claimed gold at the previous edition of the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, Jyoti left no room for doubt, sweeping all five judges' scorecards. The 5-0 verdict underscored her technical control and ring discipline throughout the contest. Her gold was India's standout result of the tournament and highlighted her growing stature against top-tier global competition.
Silver Medals for Minakshi, Prachi, and Deepak
Minakshi, ranked World No. 1 in the 48kg category but competing in the higher 51kg division, settled for silver after a 0-5 defeat to China's Wu Yu in the final. The result reflected the challenge of stepping up a weight class against a home-nation opponent at full strength.
Prachi (57kg) also finished with silver, going down 0-5 to Uzbekistan's Nigina Uktamova in her title bout, despite an otherwise impressive run through the draw. In the men's section, Deepak (70kg) secured silver after a 0-5 loss to Kazakhstan's Ablaikhan Zhussupov in the final.
Bronze Medals and India's Overall Tally
India had earlier confirmed two bronze medals through Jugnoo (85kg) and Nikhil (55kg), bringing the country's final tally at the World Boxing Cup 2 to six medals — 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The breadth of podium finishes across weight categories and genders underlined India's depth on the global boxing stage.
Women's Team Led the Charge
The Indian women's contingent had earlier put in a particularly dominant showing at the tournament, with four gold medals and one silver from five boxers. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi (51kg), and Priya (60kg) all struck gold with unanimous victories in their respective finals. Parveen (65kg) added a silver to complete a formidable team performance.
What This Result Signals
India's consistent presence in finals across multiple weight categories at the World Boxing Cup circuit reflects a structural improvement in the country's competitive boxing programme. With multiple finalists and podium finishes at a high-quality international field, the squad heads into upcoming competitions with considerable momentum. The performance of younger boxers alongside established names like Lovlina Borgohain suggests a healthy pipeline for future major events.
Point of View
But the pattern of 0-5 losses in three separate finals — against China, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan — deserves scrutiny alongside the celebrations. Unanimous defeats suggest a gap in finishing and ring generalship at the highest level that individual gold medals can obscure. Jyoti's win is the real marker here: she beat the reigning champion from the previous edition, which is a verifiable benchmark, not a soft draw. The women's programme, anchored by Lovlina Borgohain and Preeti Pawar, continues to outperform the men's, and that structural imbalance will need addressing before the next Olympic cycle.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jyoti and what did she win at the World Boxing Cup 2?
Jyoti is an Indian boxer competing in the 48kg category who won the gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 held in Guiyang, China. She defeated Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova — the reigning World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist — with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the final on 21 June.
What was India's overall medal tally at the World Boxing Cup 2 in China?
India finished with six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang — 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. Jyoti claimed the gold, while Minakshi, Prachi, and Deepak won silver, and Jugnoo and Nikhil secured bronze.
Who represented India in the women's boxing finals and how did they perform?
Five Indian women boxers reached the finals. Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi (51kg), and Priya (60kg) all won gold with unanimous victories. Parveen (65kg) claimed silver, and Minakshi (51kg, competing a weight class up) also took silver.
Why did Minakshi compete in the 51kg category despite being World No. 1 at 48kg?
Minakshi, ranked World No. 1 in the 48kg division, competed in the higher 51kg weight category at the World Boxing Cup 2. She reached the final but lost 0-5 to China's Wu Yu, reflecting the added challenge of stepping up a weight class against elite opposition.
Who are the Indian boxers who won bronze at the World Boxing Cup 2?
Jugnoo in the 85kg category and Nikhil in the 55kg category secured bronze medals for India at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China, contributing to the country's overall tally of six medals.
