Greater Noida, Nov. 16 -- With the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 officially kicking off on Sunday in Greater Noida, the grand opening ceremony on Saturday evening heralded what promises to be a landmark week in global boxing.
Earlier, the draw delivered India a mix of strong opportunities and high-pressure tests, with World Champion Minakshi Hooda, Preeti, Narender Berwal and Ankush Phangal set to lead the hosts' Day 1 campaign.
After a landmark World Championships in 2023, this marks India's first major international boxing tournament on home soil, signalling the country's renewed presence on the global stage.
India's campaign opens with a high-stakes opener as World Championships Liverpool 2025 gold medalist Minakshi (48kg) collides wit...