Jadumani Triumphs Over Trowbridge in Thrilling World Boxing Cup Semifinal Clash
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Under pressure, a strong performance enabled the national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge from Great Britain to advance to the semifinals in the 50kg division at the World Boxing The Cup Brazil 2025 will take place on Tuesday.
Trowbridge, the 2024 World Boxing The Cup Finals silver medalist started the match with his typical aggressive approach, but the Indian fighter was ready to withstand the pressure and counterattack effectively, scoring more points. He ultimately secured a 3-2 split decision victory.
He will now compete against ex–Asian U-22 champion Asilbek Jalilov for a spot in the final, consistent with the previous statement. Boxing Press Release from the Bharatiya Football Federation (BFI).
Nevertheless, India's challenge concluded in the 75kg, 85kg, and 90+kg divisions as all three boxers were defeated in their individual matches.
In the 75kg category, Nikhil Dubey suffered a defeat with a score of 0:5 against the favored Kaue Belini from the locality. Meanwhile, Jugnoo faced an unfavorable outcome with a split decision of 1:4 against France’s Abdoulaye Traore in the 85kg division.
Narendra nearly defeated Kazakhstan's Daniyal Saparbay, with one judge scoring it 30-27 in his favor, but he ultimately lost the over 90 kg match by a 3-2 split decision.
On Wednesday, Manish Rathore (55kg) will face off against the Paris Olympian Yusulf Chothia In Australia, Hitesh (70kg) is set to face Gabriele Guidi Rontani of Italy while Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg) must rise above the challenge presented by Denis Bril of Germany. (ANI)