Eight Azerbaijani boxers advance to U17 European semifinals

Eight Azerbaijani boxers have secured places in the semifinals of the U17 European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation (ABF), told Report.

According to the federation, six more members of the Azerbaijani national team advanced to the semifinals on the final day of the quarterfinal stage.

Jamila Muradli (57 kg) defeated Rozálie Uhrová of the Czech Republic 4-1 (29:28, 29:28, 30:27, 28:29, 29:28). She will face Morena Stifani of Italy in the semifinals.

Hasrat Mammadov (46 kg) needed just 79 seconds to defeat Kristian Mezesi of Slovakia. He will now take on Ronan Charles of Ireland for a place in the final.

Ismayil Nasirzada (52 kg) recorded a unanimous 5-0 victory over Gleb Grinblat of Israel (29:26, 29:26, 29:25, 29:25, 30:24). His next opponent will be Martin Nevin of Ireland.

Gardash Rahimov (54 kg) also claimed a dominant 5-0 win over Mikita Beskaravainy of Belarus (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). He will meet Strahinja Mrdak of Montenegro in the semifinals.

Mahammadali Istamov (57 kg) defeated Eleftherios Zournatzis of Greece. After losing the first two rounds, the Greek boxer's corner withdrew him from the bout. Istamov will next face Nikita Zakharchenko of Ukraine.

Hidayat Mammadov (70 kg) produced an impressive performance against Sandro Tsimtsba of Russia, knocking out his opponent in the opening round. He will fight Paddy Nevin of Ireland in the semifinals.

As a result, the number of Azerbaijani boxers in the semifinals has risen to eight. Earlier, Sama Abbasova (66 kg) and Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg) had also secured semifinal berths.

All Azerbaijani semifinalists have guaranteed themselves at least a bronze medal.

The semifinal bouts will be held today, while the finals are scheduled for October 11.