The number of Azerbaijani boxers to reach the semifinals of the U17 European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, has risen to eight after six more fighters won their quarter-final bouts.
The latest results were reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation.
In the women’s 57 kg category, Jamila Muradli defeated Czech boxer Rozalie Uhrova by a 4-1 split decision, with the judges scoring the bout 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 28-29 and 29-28. She will face Italy’s Morena Stifani in the semifinals.
Hasrat Mammadov (46 kg) recorded one of the fastest victories of the round, beating Slovakia’s Kristian Mezesi in just 79 seconds. His next opponent will be Ireland’s Ronan Charles.
Ismayil Nasirzade (52 kg) secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Israel’s Gleb Grinblat. The judges scored the bout 29-26, 29-26, 29-25, 29-25 and 30-24 in the Azerbaijani boxer’s favour. He will face Ireland’s Martin Nevin in the semifinals.
Gardash Rahimov (54 kg) also won 5-0, defeating Belarusian boxer Mikita Beskaravainy. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 in Rahimov’s favour. He will meet Montenegro’s Strahinja Mrdak in the next round.
In the men’s 57 kg category, Mahammadali Istamov defeated Greece’s Eleftherios Zournatsis after the Greek boxer’s corner withdrew him from the contest following the first two rounds. Istamov will face Ukraine’s Nikita Zakharchenko in the semifinals.
Hidayat Mammadov (70 kg) knocked out Russia’s Sandro Tsimtsba in the opening round. He will take on Ireland’s Paddy Nevin for a place in the final.
Earlier in the tournament, Sama Abbasova (66 kg) and Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg) had also secured places in the semifinals.
With eight boxers reaching the last four, Azerbaijan has guaranteed itself at least eight bronze medals at the continental championships.
The semifinals are scheduled for October 9, with the finals set for October 11.