Nabi Isgandarov opens World Boxing Cup in Brazil with victory
Individual sports
- 21 April, 2026
- 11:15
The 2026 World Boxing Cup has begun in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
According to Report, Azerbaijan's national team member Nabi Isgandarov started the ranking tournament with a win.
Competing in the 70 kg weight category, Isgandarov faced Turkish boxer Necat Ekinci in his opening bout. In a tense match, he defeated his opponent 3:2 (30:27, 28:29, 30:27, 28:29, 29:28).
Isgandarov will meet Tajikistan's Murodjon Ashuraliev in the round of 16 on April 22.
The World Boxing Cup will conclude on April 26.
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