The boxer of “Neftchi Sports Club” Zidan Humbatov (51 kg) qualified for the semifinals at the Juniors World Championships held in Budva, Montenegro. In the quarterfinals, our athlete competed with Tajikistan’s athlete Meroj Sufijonov, defeating him with a score of 3:2 (27:30, 30:27, 30:27, 29:28, 28:29). Zidan Humbatov will compete against Colombian Justin Morena at the semifinals.
It should be noted that by advancing to the semifinals, at least, our boxer secured a bronze medal.