In a defining moment for Indian boxing, Jaismine Lamboria clinched the gold medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, England. The 24-year-old emerged victorious in the fiercely contested women's 57kg category, defeating Poland's Julia Szeremeta, who is also an Olympic silver medalist, via a 4-1 split decision.
The bout began with Szeremeta, backed by a supportive local crowd, taking the initiative. However, Lamboria demonstrated resilience and skill, regrouping in the second round. Employing her reach and sharp counterpunching, she seized control of the match, ultimately securing India's first gold medal at the tournament.
Lamboria's victory marks a historic achievement, making her the ninth Indian boxer to be crowned world champion. She joins an elite group of Indian boxers, which includes six-time world champion Mary Kom. This win is particularly significant considering Lamboria's early exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Following that setback, she focused on refining her technique and mental fortitude, leading to her triumphant performance in Liverpool.
"This feeling can't be expressed in words, I'm so happy to be a world champion,” Lamboria told Olympics.com. “After my early exit at Paris 2024, I worked hard on both my technique and mental strength. This medal is the reward for a year of relentless dedication".
Jaismine's family has a strong boxing tradition. Her great-grandfather was a heavyweight boxer and a two-time Asian Games gold medalist. Her grandfather was a wrestler, and she was coached by her uncles, Sandeep Singh and Parvinder Singh, both of whom were national boxing champions.
Lamboria's journey to the world championship includes a bronze medal at the Asian Championships 2021 in Dubai and another bronze at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. She won her first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana, defeating Brazil's Jucielen Romeu.
In addition to Lamboria's gold, Nupur won a silver medal in the women's +80kg division, while Pooja Rani secured a bronze. Nupur was defeated by Poland's Agata Kaczmarska in a close match. Pooja Rani finished with a bronze after a semifinal match against England's Emily Asquith. With three finalists—Minakshi (48kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Nupur (80kg)—India had its best-ever performance at the tournament.
