At the World Boxing Cup Finals, India’s rising 55 kg boxer Pawan Bartwal pulled off a major upset by defeating the second seed and former gold-medallist Altynbek Nursultan of Kazakhstan with a dominant 5-0 score.
This victory marks Bartwal’s first international medal, and importantly, it extends India’s perfect medal-run at the event, with other Indian boxers like Sumit (75 kg) and Naveen (90 kg) also securing wins.
Why it matters: India showing strength in global amateur boxing tournaments boosts its credentials ahead of upcoming major championships.
What to watch: Whether Bartwal can carry this momentum into world championships, and if more Indian boxers will upset seeded opponents.
