In the women\u2019s 54kg category, Sakshi put on a composed display to defeat England\u2019s Charley Davison with a unanimous 5:0 decision in her pre-quarterfinal bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jaismine followed with a confident showing of her own in the women\u2019s 57kg division, overcoming Azerbaijan\u2019s Aynur Mikayilova by the same margin to seal her place in the last eight. Lakshya Chahar delivered a gritty performance in the men\u2019s 80kg category, moving past Bulgaria\u2019s William Cholov 4:1 in a split verdict.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Manish Rathore exited the competition after a closely contested bout against Rui Yamaguchi of Japan in the men\u2019s 55kg category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sakshi, Lakshya, and Jaismine now join Sachin Siwach, Hitesh Gulia, Muskan, Minakshi, and Sanju in the next round, underlining India\u2019s strong start to the tournament in Astana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier on Monday, Hitesh and Sachin Siwach led India\u2019s strong start at the World Boxing Cup with dominant, unanimous wins in their opening preliminary bouts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s competition, Minakshi began her campaign with a clean 5:0 win over Australia\u2019s Madeleine Bowen in the light-flyweight division, while Muskan edged England\u2019s Kerry Davis in a closely contested 3:2 decision in the middleweight category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India had claimed six medals at the previous World Boxing Cup leg in Brazil. With the Finals set to take place in New Delhi this November, the Astana leg plays a key role in shaping preparations. India had won one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals in the first leg of the 2025 World Boxing Cup at Foz do Igua\u00e7u in Brazil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s competition, Minakshi began her campaign with a clean 5:0 win over Australia\u2019s Madeleine Bowen in the light-flyweight division, while Muskan edged England\u2019s Kerry Davis in a closely contested 3:2 decision in the middleweight category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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