In the World Boxing Championships, Indian Heavyweight boxer Nupur Sheoran reaches the semifinals of the women’s 80 plus kg category at Liverpool, United Kingdom, defeating Oltinoy Sotimboeva of Uzbekistan. The 26-year-old Nupur, who entered the competition directly in the quarterfinals, overcame a tough contest to beat Uzbekistan 4-1 and secure at least a bronze medal. The 80-plus kg, which is a non-Olympic weight category, features just 10 boxers in the ongoing competition.