The quarterfinals of the IBA Youth World Boxing Championship have commenced in Budva, Montenegro.
According to Idman.biz, two athletes from the Azerbaijani national team have advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least bronze medals.
Bilalhabashi Nazarov (48 kg) defeated Angel Sober Ruiz from Cuba with a score of 4:1 (28:29, 29:28, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). Nazarov will face Othman Chadghour from Morocco in the semifinals.
Ali Abdullayev (63.5 kg) also emerged victorious in his quarterfinal match against Emmanouil Fotiadis of Greece, winning 5:0 (28:27, 29:26, 28:27, 28:27, 29:26). Abdullayev will go up against Djamel Djemmal from France in the next round.
Both boxers have secured a minimum of bronze by reaching the semifinals.
Tomorrow, four more Azerbaijani boxers will compete in the quarterfinals.
Idman.biz
