Uzbekistan claims four golds at World Boxing U19 Championships
The World Boxing U19 Championships have concluded in Budva, Montenegro.
Uzbek boxers won four of their six final bouts.
In the -75 kg weight category, Suhrob Rahmatullayev defeated Iran’s Mohammad Saleh Mesbahi 3-2 to claim the championship gold medal.
Asadbek Sultonboyev secured Uzbekistan’s second gold medal in the -90 kg weight category. He claimed a convincing 5-0 victory over Ukraine’s Vladyslav Naumenko.
In the over 90 kg weight category, Islom Salikhov proved stronger than Kazakhstan’s Vladislav Samozhonov, defeating his opponent 4-1 in the final.
Sardorbek Bahromkhodjayev, competing in the -85 kg weight category, lost to Russia’s Kirill Korshakov in the final and took the silver medal.
Uzbekistan’s female boxers also delivered strong performances in their final bouts. In the 51 kg weight category, Nazokat Mardonova defeated American boxer Ruby Lopez 4-1 to claim the gold medal.
In the 70 kg weight category, Maftuna Yangiyeva lost to Marley McNealy of the United States and took the silver medal.
Thus, Uzbekistan’s national team won 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Notably, Uzbekistan’s men’s team finished first in the overall team standings with 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
Javohir Toshkhujayev, UzA
