Azerbaijani boxer Ali Baghishov reaches U19 European Championship final

Azerbaijani boxer Ali Baghishov has reached the final of the U19 European Championship in Loznica, Serbia, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation.

Baghishov defeated Türkiye's Furkan Avar 3:2 in the semifinal in the 60 kg weight category. The judges' scores were 28:29, 30:27, 29:28, 30:27 and 28:29.

Baghishov will face Italy's Daniele Fabi in the gold medal bout.

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan's Banuchichak Nasirli, competing in the 48 kg category, secured a bronze medal after losing to Ireland's Ellen Joyce in the semifinal.