Hitesh claimed the 70kg gold medal as he got a walkover against England’s Odel Kamara, who did not fight in the final due to an injury, at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 in Foz do Iguacu.
Abhinash Jamwal, the other Indian to reach the final, was beaten 5-0 by local favourite Yuri Reis in the 65kg title clash.
M. Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin (60kg) and Vishal (90kg) bagged bronze as India finished with six medals.
Published – April 07, 2025 03:54 am IST
