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Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam delivered a remarkable performance in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, defeating British boxer Ellis Trowbridge in a nail-biting 3:2 split decision. His victory in the 50kg category quarterfinal showcases extraordinary resilience and strategic fighting against a challenging opponent. Jadumani now advances to the semifinals, where he will face former Asian U-22 champion Asilbek Jalilov. Despite this triumph, other Indian boxers faced elimination in their respective weight categories.

Key Points: Jadumani Stuns Trowbridge in World Boxing Cup Brazil Thriller

  • Jadumani wins crucial 3:2 split decision against Trowbridge
  • Advances to World Boxing Cup semifinals
  • Will face Asilbek Jalilov next
  • Other Indian boxers eliminated in tough bouts
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World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis

Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcomes British champion Ellis Trowbridge in intense 50kg World Boxing Cup quarterfinal showdown

"A resilient display under pressure - Boxing Federation of India Press Release"

New Delhi, April 2

A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.

Trowbridge, the 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals silver medallist, began the bout in his usual aggressive style but the Indian was prepared to absorb the pressure and find ways to land his punches, earning a 3:2 split decision in his favour.

He will now face former Asian U-22 champion Asilbek Jalilov for a place in the final, as per the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) press release.

However, India's challenge in the 75kg, 85kg and 90+kg categories came to an end after all the three boxers went down fighting in their respective bouts.

Nikhil Dubey lost the 75kg bout 0:5 against local favourite Kaue Belini while Jugnoo was at the wrong end of the 1:4 split decision against France's Abdoulaye Traore in 85kg.

Narender came close to beating Kazakhastan's Daniyal Saparbay, even getting a 30-27 verdict from one one judge but lost the 90+kg bout on a 3:2 split decision.

On Wednesday, Manish Rathore (55kg) will take on Paris Olympian Yusulf Chothia of Australia, Hitesh (70kg) will meet Gabriele Guidi Rontani of Italy while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) has to overcome the challenge of Denis Bril of Germany.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a match by Jadumani! Handling Trowbridge's aggression so well shows his maturity. That 3:2 decision must have been nerve-wracking though 😅 Rooting for him against Jalilov next!
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Priya M.
Disappointed about our heavier weight categories losing, but they all put up great fights. Narender especially was so close! These split decisions are heartbreaking 💔
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Arjun S.
Respectful criticism: I think our boxers need to work on consistency in the later rounds. Too many matches are being lost by split decisions where we start strong but fade.
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Sunita R.
Jadumani's strategy was brilliant! Defending against Trowbridge's aggression while picking perfect moments to counter. That's championship material right there 👊
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Vikram J.
Good luck to Manish, Hitesh and Abhinash tomorrow! Facing Olympians and European champs won't be easy, but I believe in our boys 💪
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Neha P.
The 30-27 verdict for Narender from one judge shows how subjective boxing scoring can be. Still proud of how our athletes performed against world-class opponents!

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