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. <\/p>\n
The latest results were reported by \u0130dman.Biz<\/a>, citing the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation.<\/p>\n In the women\u2019s 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\u2019s Morena Stifani in the semifinals.<\/p>\n Hasrat Mammadov (46 kg) recorded one of the fastest victories of the round, beating Slovakia\u2019s Kristian Mezesi in just 79 seconds. His next opponent will be Ireland\u2019s Ronan Charles.<\/p>\n Ismayil Nasirzade (52 kg) secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Israel<\/a>\u2019s Gleb Grinblat. The judges scored the bout 29-26, 29-26, 29-25, 29-25 and 30-24 in the Azerbaijani boxer\u2019s favour. He will face Ireland\u2019s Martin Nevin in the semifinals.<\/p>\n Gardash Rahimov (54 kg) also won 5-0, defeating Belarusian boxer Mikita Beskaravainy. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 in Rahimov\u2019s favour. He will meet Montenegro\u2019s Strahinja Mrdak in the next round.<\/p>\n In the men\u2019s 57 kg category, Mahammadali Istamov defeated Greece\u2019s Eleftherios Zournatsis after the Greek boxer\u2019s corner withdrew him from the contest following the first two rounds. Istamov will face Ukraine\u2019s Nikita Zakharchenko in the semifinals.<\/p>\n Hidayat Mammadov (70 kg) knocked out Russia<\/a>\u2019s Sandro Tsimtsba in the opening round. He will take on Ireland\u2019s Paddy Nevin for a place in the final.<\/p>\n Earlier in the tournament, Sama Abbasova (66 kg) and Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg) had also secured places in the semifinals.<\/p>\n With eight boxers reaching the last four, Azerbaijan has guaranteed itself at least eight bronze medals at the continental championships.<\/p>\n The semifinals are scheduled for October 9, with the finals set for October 11.<\/p>\n