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Russian boxer Khudoyan reached the quarterfinals of the World Championships in Dubai
European champion Russian Edmond Khudoyan reached the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championship in Dubai (UAE).
In the 1/8 finals in the up to 48 kg weight category, he defeated Kobamelo Molatlegi from Botswana by unanimous decision. All five judges gave the victory to the Russian with a score of 30–27.
Russian Vsevolod Shumkov (up to 60 kg) defeated Ethiopian representative Haymanot Zewda by unanimous decision: 30-25, 30-27, 30.25, 30-26, 30-25. Ismail Mutsolgov (up to 75 kg) also made it to the next stage of the tournament. In the fight against the German Dvid Shtepa, all judges gave victory to the Russian boxer: 30–26, 30–27, 30–27, 30–27, 30–26.
In addition, Russian David Surov also reached the quarterfinals in the weight category over 92 kg. By unanimous decision, he was stronger than the representative of French Polynesia, Yannick Poutoa: 30-27, 30:25, 30-27, 30-25, 30-27.
The World Men’s Boxing Championship runs from December 2 to 13. 13 Russian boxers started in the tournament, the team performs with national symbols – the flag and anthem of Russia. The competition’s prize fund is $8.32 million.
Watch live broadcasts of the men’s world boxing championship on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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