Report.az
The traditional "Great Silk Road" international tournament continues in Baku.
"Report" informs that the 1/4 finals among male boxers and the semifinals among female boxers have ended on the fourth day of the competition.
In the 50 kg weight category, Subhan Mammadov faced Shipsy Lachlan (Australia). Our world champion won all 3 rounds and won with a score of 5:0 (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). He will fight Goga Topuriya (Georgia) in the semifinals.
Bilalhəbaşi Nazarov also advanced in this weight category. He won early over his teammate Yusif Soltanov. Nazarov will face Sahil Allahverdovi (Georgia) on the way to the final.
Mahammadali Ashiraliyev (60 kg) defeated Umid Rustamov 3:2 (29:28, 28:29, 29:28, 29:28, 28:29). In the next match, he will clarify relations with Altynbek Nursultan (Kazakhstan).
In the same weight category, Mahammadali Gasimzade eliminated Tolga Kaya (Turkey) - 5:0 (29:28, 30:27, 29:28, 30:27, 30:27). He will test his strength with his teammate Tayfur Aliyev, who defeated Mouates Bechegra (Algeria) 4:1 (30:27, 29:28, 30:27, 27:30, 30:27) for a place in the final.
Sarkhan Aliyev's (70 kg) opponent, Oliver Wilson (Australia), did not appear for the fight. Our representative will face Refik Kartal (Turkey) in the semifinals.
Thus, 19 of our boxers will enter the ring in the semi-final stage to be held tomorrow among men. By reaching this stage, they have secured at least 3rd place for themselves.
In the women's national team, Gunel Rahimova (51 kg) and Emily Rzayeva (65 kg) finished the tournament with bronze medals.
It should be noted that the "Great Silk Road" international tournament, held at the Boxing Center with the participation of 10 countries, will end on April 7. The final fights of women boxers will be tomorrow.
