Boxing World Cup: Nikhil, Deepak, Saneh advance for India in Guiyang
Synopsis
India's boxing contingent had a strong Day 3 at the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, with Nikhil and Deepak both recording 5-0 shutouts — Deepak's win coming against a 2025 World Championships silver medallist. Saneh added a 4-1 win in the women's draw, keeping India's multi-category campaign alive heading into Day 4.
Key Takeaways
Nikhil (55kg) beat Brazil's Kelvy Trindade 5-0 on Day 3 of the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China .
Deepak (70kg) defeated Japan's Sewon Okazawa — a 2025 World Championships silver medallist — 5-0 .
Saneh (65kg) advanced with a 4-1 win over South Korea's Seon Sujin .
Malsawmtluanga and Mahi Lama were eliminated on Day 3, losing 1-4 and 0-5 respectively.
On Day 4 , Minakshi faces Poland and Abhinash Jamwal faces Kyrgyzstan.
Indian boxers Nikhil, Deepak, and Saneh all progressed to the next round on Day 3 of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Guiyang, China, keeping India's campaign firmly on track across multiple weight categories.
Day 3 Wins for India
Nikhil opened the day with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision over Brazil's Kelvy Trindade in the men's 55kg category, leaving no room for doubt in the judges' scorecards.
Deepak matched that dominance in the men's 70kg division, defeating Japan's Sewon Okazawa — a 2025 World Championships silver medallist — by an equally emphatic 5-0 verdict. The win is notable given Okazawa's recent pedigree on the world stage.
In the women's draw, Saneh (65kg) delivered a gritty 4-1 win over South Korea's Seon Sujin, showing resilience in what was the tightest of India's three victories on the day.
Day 3 Exits
Not all results went India's way. Malsawmtluanga (80kg) fell 1-4 to Jordan's Ashaish Hussein, while Mahi Lama (60kg) suffered a 0-5 shutout loss to Mongolia's Monkhor Namuun in the women's section, ending both their runs at the tournament.
India's Day 4 Schedule
Two Indian boxers are set to compete on Day 4. Minakshi (51kg) takes on Poland's Natalia Kuczewska in the women's category, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) faces Kyrgyzstan's Mirzokhid Imamnazarov in the men's draw.
Tournament Context
This comes after a productive Day 2 in which Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil had all advanced. Prachi had recorded a 5-0 win over the USA's Deborah Grant in the women's 57kg category. However, Day 2 also saw exits for Poonam (54kg), who lost 2-3 to Chinese Taipei's Hsiao Wen Huang; Akash (75kg), beaten 2-3 by Poland's Mateusz Urban; and Gitimoni, who was beaten 0-5 by France's Maelys Richol in the women's 70kg category. India's remaining contenders will look to build on the momentum of the winners as the competition progresses.
Point of View
But the scorelines tell two stories: the wins are convincing — two 5-0 shutouts and a 4-1 — while the losses are heavy, including a 0-5 and a 1-4. Deepak's win over a World Championships silver medallist is the standout result and signals genuine competitive quality, but the exits of Mahi Lama and Malsawmtluanga by wide margins suggest India's bench beyond the top tier still has ground to cover at elite international level.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won for India on Day 3 of the Boxing World Cup Stage 2?
Nikhil (55kg), Deepak (70kg), and Saneh (65kg women's) all won on Day 3 in Guiyang, China. Nikhil and Deepak both recorded 5-0 unanimous decisions, while Saneh won 4-1.
Who did Deepak defeat at the Boxing World Cup and why is it significant?
Deepak defeated Japan's Sewon Okazawa by a 5-0 verdict. Okazawa is a 2025 World Championships silver medallist, making it one of the more high-profile wins for India at this tournament.
Which Indian boxers were eliminated on Day 3?
Malsawmtluanga (80kg) lost 1-4 to Jordan's Ashaish Hussein, and Mahi Lama (60kg women's) was beaten 0-5 by Mongolia's Monkhor Namuun, ending both their campaigns.
What is India's schedule for Day 4 of the Boxing World Cup?
Minakshi (51kg women's) is scheduled to face Poland's Natalia Kuczewska, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) takes on Kyrgyzstan's Mirzokhid Imamnazarov on Day 4.
Where is the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 being held?
The Boxing World Cup Stage 2 is being held at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Guiyang, China.
