Sport24.az
The traditional "Great Silk Road" international tournament continues in Baku. Sport24.az reports that the 1/4 finals among male boxers and the semi-finals among female boxers have ended on the fourth day of the competition.
In the 50 kg category, Subhan Mammadov faced Shipsi Lachlan (Australia). Our world champion finished all 3 rounds in his favor and won with a score of 5:0 (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). He will fight Goga Topuria (Georgia) in the semi-finals.
Bilalhabashi Nazarov also advanced in this weight category. He won ahead of time over his teammate Yusif Soltanov. Nazarov will face Sahil Allahverdovi (Georgia) on the way to the final.
Mahammadali Ashiraliyev (60 kg) defeated Umid Rustamov with a score of 3:2 (29:28, 28:29, 29:28, 29:28, 28:29). He will clarify his relationship with Altynbek Nursultan (Kazakhstan) in the next match.
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 the final.
Sarkhan Aliyev's (70 kg) opponent, Oliver Wilson (Australia), did not show up for the fight. Our representative will face Refik Kartal (Turkey) in the semi-finals.
Thus, 19 of our boxers will enter the ring in the semi-final stage to be held tomorrow among men. By advancing to 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.
The "Great Silk Road" international tournament, held at the Baku Boxing Center with the participation of 10 countries, will end on April 7. The final fights of the female boxers will be tomorrow.
