Azerbaijan’s Mahammadali Istamov won gold at the European U-17 Boxing Championships in Budva after defeating England’s John Elam in the 57-kg final.
Istamov secured a 4-1 victory on points, with the judges scoring the bout 29-28, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28 and 29-2, according to Report.
The victory brought Azerbaijan’s final medal tally at the championships to eight — two gold, three silver and three bronze.
Jamila Muradli also won gold in the 57-kg category. Hasrat Mammadov (46 kg), Ismayil Nasirzada (52 kg) and Sama Abbasova (66 kg) took silver, while Gardash Rahimov (54 kg), Hidayat Mammadov (70 kg) and Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg) won bronze.
A total of 473 boxers — 314 boys and 159 girls — from 40 countries competed at the championships.