Jaismine Lamboria Wins India's First Gold at World Boxing Championships 2025 Liverpool

Jaismine Lamboria made history by winning India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, defeating Poland's Paris Olympics silver medalist Julia Szeremeta in the 57kg final. Despite an early exit at the Paris Olympics 2024, Jaismine improved her technique over the year, which contributed to her dominant performances, including a unanimous semifinal victory over Venezuela's Omailyn Alcala. She has been praised for her height, reach, ring presence, and fast hands, which proved decisive throughout the tournament. Alongside Jaismine, Indian female boxers Nupur Sheoran and Pooja Rani also secured medals, highlighting a strong women's contingent, whereas the Indian men's team failed to win any medals for the first time in 12 years. Jaismine's victory marks a significant achievement for Indian boxing, with her family background and consistent dedication playing key roles in her rise. The championship showcased her growth since the Olympics, with analysts noting her effective pressure tactics and crisp combinations as pivotal factors in her success.