Azerbaijani boxers win opening bouts at European Championships

The European Boxing Championships for men and women have begun in Sofia, Bulgaria.

According to Report, both Azerbaijani boxers who entered the ring on the opening day of the competition, which features 406 athletes from 43 countries, claimed victories.

Nabi Isgandarov (70 kg) faced Miloš Poganović of Montenegro in his opening bout. After winning all three rounds, the Azerbaijani boxer secured a 4-1 decision (29:28, 30:27, 28:29, 30:27, 30:27).

He will face Croatia's Fabian Tomkić in the round of 16 on September 19.

Seyid Seyidov (85 kg) also won his round-of-32 bout, defeating Belgium's Idris Leganesi 4-1 (29:28, 27:30, 29:28, 30:27, 29:28).

Seyidov will face Spain's Adrian Ricardo, who received a bye in the opening round, in the round of 16 on September 18.

The European champions will be determined on September 25.