Hitesh became the first Indian boxer to reach the Boxing World Cup 2025 Finals, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, by defeating Makan Traore of France 5-0 in the men’s 70kg semi-final.
Indian boxers Jadumani Singh (50kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg) secured bronze medals in their respective categories.