BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 15. The semi-final
bouts of the European Junior Boxing Championships for athletes
under 17 took place in Kainbaum, Germany, Trend reports.
All four members of the Azerbaijani national team competing at
this stage advanced to the finals.
In the 48 kg weight category, Gular Huseynova faced Great
Britain’s Serana Mali and secured a narrow 3:2 victory (29:28,
29:28, 29:28, 28:29, 28:29). In the final, she will meet Asmin
Chabas of Türkiye.
Competing in the 46 kg division, Gardash Rakhimov confidently
defeated Georgia’s Rati Kharbedia by a unanimous decision, 5:0
(30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27). He will fight for the gold
medal against Romania’s Birham Pasha Useym.
In the 60 kg weight class, Shahin Aslanov also booked a place in
the final after beating Ireland’s Jason Maher 5:0 (30:27, 30:27,
29:28, 30:27, 30:27). His final opponent will be England’s Frankie
Smith.
In the 75 kg category, Shukar Aliyev was awarded a victory
without a bout after Hungary’s Alex Domjan failed to appear for the
semi-final. In the final, the Azerbaijani boxer will face Great
Britain’s Michael Maughan.
The final bouts of the European Championships are scheduled for
December 17.
