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Arundhati Choudhary's Comeback KO: Five Indians Storm World Boxing Cup Finals

Arundhati Choudhary made a spectacular return to international boxing after a long break. She stopped Germany's Leonie Muller, a World Cup medalist, via Referee Stopped Contest. Her victory headlined a flawless session for the Indian boxing contingent. Four other Indian boxers also secured their spots in the finals with impressive performances.

Key Points: Arundhati Choudhary Leads Five Indians to Boxing Cup Finals

  • Arundhati Choudhary marked her international return with a commanding RSC victory
  • Minakshi delivered a near-perfect 5:0 win against Korea's Bak Cho-rong
  • Ankush Phangal and Nupur secured dominant 5:0 victories in their bouts
  • Parveen caused a major upset by edging past a World Cup silver medalist
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World Boxing Cup Finals: Arundhati Choudhary knocks down World Cup medalist Leonie Muller, five Indians enter final

Arundhati Choudhary dominates World Cup medalist Leonie Muller via RSC, headlines a perfect session where five Indian boxers advance to the World Boxing Cup finals.

"I have made my international comeback after a year-and-a-half, and I am delighted to be back with an RSC win. - Arundhati Choudhary"

Greater Noida, November 18

Arundhati Choudhary delivered one of the most commanding performances of the tournament, stopping Germany's Leonie Muller--a medallist at all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup--via RSC to headline a sensational Day 3 for India at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

Arundhati's statement set the tone for a flawless session, during which Minakshi, Ankush Phangal, Parveen, and Nupur all booked their places in the finals, as per a press release.

Arundhati, the former Youth World Champion and Strandja medalist, competing after a 1.5-year break, showed no signs of rust. She controlled both opening rounds with clean aggression, dropped the German powerhouse once in the second, and knocked her down again in the third to seal a comprehensive win and book her place in the final.

Addressing her dominant performance, Arundhati said: "I have made my international comeback after a year-and-a-half, and I am delighted to be back with an RSC win. I was nervous to begin with, because my last international experience was a loss in the Paris (Olympics 2024) qualifiers before I underwent wrist surgery. But I told myself, 'This is what I have been waiting for,' and now I am back!"

World Champion Minakshi (48kg) continued her exceptional form with a near-perfect 5:0 win over Korea's Bak Cho-rong. She fought with energy and verve, maintaining a tight defensive structure while landing sharp, accurate punches that helped her clearly take all three rounds.

Ankush Phangal (80kg) added another dominant 5:0 victory, overwhelming Australia's Marlon Sevehon with his pace and pressure, while Nupur (80+kg) kept India's momentum rolling by outboxing Ukraine's Mariia Lovchynska with sustained dominance from start to finish. Parveen (60kg) delivered one of the day's biggest upsets, edging past Poland's World Boxing Cup silver medalist Rygielska Aneta Elzbieta in a tense 3:2 decision, showcasing strong ring-generalship in crucial exchanges.

In session 5, Preeti (54kg) faces a major test against Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-Wen, Saweety Boora (75kg) takes on Australia's Emma-Sue Greetree, with Narender and Naveen also chasing finals spots. Abhinash Jamwal opens his campaign against Ukraine's Elvin Aliiev.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Five Indians in finals! This is absolutely brilliant. Minakshi's 5:0 win shows why she's world champion. Our boxing contingent is looking really strong for future international competitions.
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Ananya R
Parveen's win against the Polish silver medalist is being overlooked! That 3:2 decision shows real grit and ring intelligence. These are the kind of victories that build champions. Well done!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows boxing globally, I must say the Indian team's performance is impressive. They're showing technical excellence and mental toughness. Hope this momentum continues!
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Vikram M
Great performance but we need to be cautious about getting too excited. Preeti has a tough match ahead against Olympic medalist Huang. Let's hope our boxers can maintain this level consistently.
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Kavya N
The women boxers are absolutely killing it! Arundhati, Minakshi, Parveen, Nupur - all showing world-class skills. This is what happens when we invest in women's sports. More power to them! 💪✨

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