Three more Azerbaijani boxers have advanced to the next stage at the U-15 European Championship held in Budva, Montenegro.
"Report" reports with reference to the press service of the Boxing Federation that on the fifth day of the competition, Eljan Musazade (50 kg) faced Tobias Vicenik (Czech Republic) in the 1/4 finals.
Our representative won his third consecutive match – 5:0 (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:26, 30:27). He will face Shane Kite (England) in the semi-finals.
Yusif Agakishiyev (75 kg) also finished his 1/4 final fight in his favor. It took the boxer only 45 seconds to defeat Giorge Bratu (Romania). Agakishiyev, who won with complete superiority, will face Oleksandr Tomich (Ukraine) in the semi-finals.
Mehran Rasulov (80 kg) defeated Giorgi Guledani (Georgia) in the 1/4 finals – 5:0 (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). In his next match, he will test his strength against Valeri Todorov (Bulgaria).
By advancing to the semi-finals, all 3 national team members have secured at least a bronze medal for themselves. Before them, 2 male and 2 female boxers also gained this right.
The 1/4 final fights of the European Championship will continue today.
It should be noted that the competition, which is attended by 369 athletes from 32 countries, will end on October 25. The semi-final matches for female athletes will be held on October 23, and for male athletes the next day.