At the World Boxing Challenge, which was a part of the Grand Prix Ústí nad Labem, she ruled her quarterfinal match, procuring her semifinal berth with it, Pakistan s first-ever world-level gold in elite women s boxing.
Each semifinalist in Olympic-style boxing competitions receives a bronze medal regardless of their outcome.
In 2023, the 39-year-old was dedicated to representing Pakistan internationally. She qualified for the 57 kg category in the semifinals, having a tremendous 5-0 win over Palestine’s Noura Salman. In the ring, Laura Akram has rapidly emerged as a trailblazer. Laura is now a role model for girls all over Pakistan that want to compete in boxing championships nationally or internationally, cementing her legacy as a national champion already. She is leading Pakistan into a new age, breaking social stereotypes through her powerful performances and setting the stage for Pakistani women in combat sports.
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In the semifinals today, she will face Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai.
The Czech Boxing Association is hosting this year s Grand Prix Ústí nad Labem, which has more significance both competitively and symbolically. The competition commemorates its 100th anniversary and is recognised as a World Boxing Challenge for the second year in a row. In such a difficult and deep field, Laura Akram s accomplishment is even more impressive given that it has drawn 184 boxers from 23 national federations.
The event will be at Winter Stadium in Czechia from 11 to 14 June, as it is a pivotal stop on the international boxing calendar. Mirroring the championship format with ten men s and ten women s categories, the competition acts as a high-stakes testing ground as the World Championships in Liverpool draw near. After the World Boxing Challenge concludes, focus will turn to the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, later this month (30 June–6 July), before the 2025 World Championships in Liverpool. Laura Akram, Pakistan s newest athletic legend and a fighter with unresolved business in the ring, is still the centre of attention for the time being.
