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Lakshya Chahar, leveraging his height and reach, dominated Jordan’s Hussein Iashaish at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, securing a unanimous 5-0 victory and advancing to the pre-quarterfinals. However, Pawan Bartwal faced defeat against Uzbekistan's Mirzakhalolov Mirazizbek, while Sachin Siwach progressed with a win over Australia's Jacob Cassar.

Nikhat Zareen showcased her dominance with a resounding victory over Jennifer Lozano, marking a triumphant return after injury. However, Lovlina Borgohain faced an unexpected setback, suffering a shocking defeat against Busra Isildar. Hitesh Gulia's campaign ended prematurely, while Jaismine Lamboria and Narender Berwal secured impressive wins to advance further in the competition.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will not compete at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool due to ongoing disputes over mandatory genetic sex testing. The controversy raises questions about fairness and inclusion in female boxing competitions.