Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag registered convincing victories to advance to the next round at the World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026 in Budva, Montenegro, on Sunday.
Aman dominated his contest against Hungary’s Laszlo Papai in the men’s 50kg category, securing a unanimous 5-0 decision after controlling all three rounds. Mausam produced a similarly impressive performance in the men’s 65kg division.
The two victories provided India with a positive start to Sunday’s proceedings as the young boxers continued their pursuit of international honours.
Aman Dev, Mausam Suhag Impress in Budva
Aman controlled his bout against Papai to secure a comprehensive victory in the men’s 50kg category. The Indian boxer maintained his advantage throughout the contest, with all five judges ruling in his favour.
Mausam was equally impressive against Iljins in the men’s 65kg bout. The Indian secured a unanimous verdict, underlining his control of the contest and earning progression to the next stage.
The results provided India with a positive boost as the team continued its campaign at the championships, which feature emerging boxing talents from across the world.
India also had two more bouts scheduled for the day. Aditya was set to face American boxer Christian Paez in the men’s 55kg category, while Tridev was due to take on Poland’s Kajetan Bajzert in the men’s 85kg division.
Both Indian boxers will look to secure victories and join Aman and Mausam in the next round. The championships, being held in Budva, bring together emerging boxing talents from across the world. The competition provides young athletes with valuable international exposure as they seek to establish themselves on the global stage. India will hope to build on Sunday’s positive results as the tournament progresses.