Asia Dominates World Boxing Championships in Liverpool with Historic Medal Haul

Asian boxing once again proved its dominance on the global stage as athletes from across the continent delivered a string of world-class performances at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, capturing medals in nearly every category. With 20 gold medals contested across men’s and women’s divisions, Asia’s boxers emerged as some of the standout stars of the tournament.

Asian nations topped several divisions with extraordinary displays of skill, heart, and determination:

Kazakhstan underlined its boxing pedigree with a host of champions, including Áibek Oralbay (+90kg), Natalya Bogdanova (70kg), Aida Abikeyeva (65kg), Alua Balkibekova (51kg), Turobek Khabibullaev (70kg), Turabek Khabibullaev (90kg), Makhmud Sabyrkhan (55kg), Sanzhar Tashkenbay (50kg), and Feruza Kazakova (51kg, bronze).

Uzbekistan also enjoyed a golden campaign, with Jakhongir Zokirov (+90kg, silver), Abdumalik Khalokov (60kg, gold), Javokhir Ummataliev (80kg, gold), Asadkhuja Muydinjonkhujayev (65kg, gold), and Fazliddin Ekrinboev (75kg, gold) all stepping onto the podium.

India celebrated a milestone championship, claiming gold through Minakshi (48kg) and Jasmine (57kg), while also taking medals in other women’s divisions with Nupur (80+kg, silver) and Manju Rani (bronze, 80kg).

Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-Wen (54kg) reinforced her reputation as one of Asia’s brightest stars, capturing gold.

Mongolia’s Batulga Aldarkhishig (50kg) and Atlantsetseg Lutsaikhah (48kg) fought to bronze finishes, showing the depth of Mongolia’s rising boxing talent.

Silver and Bronze Successes

Asian athletes also made their presence felt across nearly every weight class with a series of silver and bronze medals:

Uzbekistan added depth with silver from Navbakhor Khamiidova (65kg) and multiple bronzes.

Kazakhstan’s silver came from Nazym Kyzaibay (48kg) and Aneta Rygielska (60kg, bronze mention).

Jordan’s Zeyad Eshaish claimed bronze in men’s 70kg, continuing the nation’s rise in world boxing.

China secured several podium places, including bronzes from Danabieke Bayikewuzi (+90kg), Qi Xinyu (51kg), and Liu Chuang (55kg).

Japan proudly brought home medals through Sewonrets Okazawa (70kg, silver), Shunsuke Kitamoto (60kg, bronze), and Soushi Makino (50kg, bronze).

With champions crowned in Liverpool, the medal table once again underscores Asia’s unrivaled strength in world boxing. From Central Asia’s powerhouse nations of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the rising forces in India, Jordan, and Mongolia, and the enduring excellence of Chinese Taipei, Asian athletes not only matched but often outperformed their global rivals.

Asian boxing has now firmly established itself as the leading force in Olympic-style boxing, with Liverpool 2025 serving as a showcase of both current stars and the next generation of champions.

“Congratulations to all our Asian champions and medalists,” said President Pichai Chunhavajira. “To capture such a remarkable tally on the world stage demonstrates the incredible depth of talent across our continent. Asia is not only competing, we are leading, inspiring future generations, and proving that our boxers are ready to dominate on the road to Los Angeles 2028.”