The semifinal bouts of the Boxing World Cup, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, have concluded.
Offsideplus.az reports that three members of the Azerbaijan national team secured victories in this stage and advanced to the finals.
In the 50 kg category, Subhan Mamedov faced Anvarjan Khodzhiev (Kyrgyzstan). Our boxer defeated his opponent with a 4:1 score (30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, 28:29). He will fight Issam Bensayar (Morocco) in the final.
Saidjamshid Jafarov (75 kg) continued the team's success by securing a confident 5:0 victory (30:27, 30:26, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27) over Gabriel Guidi Rontani (Italy) on his way to the final. Jafarov will test his strength against Tauan Silva (Brazil) in the decisive match.
Mahammad Abdullayev (+90 kg) also emerged victorious from the ring in the semifinals. Our boxer demonstrated his strength against Omar Shina (Norway), winning 5:0 (29:28, 30:27, 29:28, 30:27, 29:28). The national team member will face Davit Chaloyan (Armenia) in the final.
Meanwhile, Nabi Isgandarov (70 kg) fought Kaian Reisi (Brazil) in the semifinals. Since his opponent advanced to the final, our boxer earned the bronze medal.
The World Cup will conclude today, April 26, with the final matches.


