The semifinal stage of the international youth boxing tournament Heydar Aliyev Cup 2025 has concluded in Baku.
Athletes from eight countries are participating in the event, and 17 Azerbaijani boxers—6 boys and 11 girls—have secured their spots in the finals, Idman.biz reports.
In the boys' 44 kg weight category, the final will feature an all-Azerbaijani matchup. On the girls’ side, Azerbaijan has dominated, setting up all-Azeri finals in four weight classes: 46 kg, 48 kg, 50 kg, and 52 kg.
Additionally, 18 Azerbaijani boxers have claimed bronze medals after falling short in the semifinals. Boys include Hasrat Mammadov, Abdulrahim Mammadov (both 44 kg), Gardash Rahimov (46 kg), Mahammad Rasulov (50 kg), Ali Jamalzada (52 kg), Sadig Musayev (54 kg), Yusif Hasanli, Aflatun Ismiyev (both 57 kg), Nurlan Süleymanov (66 kg), Adil Zalov (70 kg), Nijat Imanov, Huseyn Vahabov (both 75 kg).
Fatima Aliyeva, Zahra Salimzada (both 54 kg), Sama Huseynova, Mirruqiyya Abdumacidova (both 57 kg), Madina Mammadova (60 kg), and Sama Abbasova (70 kg) from the girls.
Final Schedule – May 21
Girls' finals
12:00
Boys' finals: 14:00
Venue: Baku Boxing Center
Notable Semifinal Results
Boys – Semifinals
44 kg
Ali Rushanov (AZE) def. Hasrat Mammadov (AZE) – 4:1
Hasan Sarhadli (AZE) def. Abdulrahim Mammadov (AZE) – 5:0
48 kg
Ali Aliyev (AZE) def. Zaza Mdinaridze (GEO) – 5:0
54 kg
İbrahim Badalli (AZE) def. Zanqqar Sailavbek (KAZ) – 3:2
60 kg
Shahin Aslanov (AZE) def. Rushen Saydullayev (UZB) – 3:2
+80 kg
Saftar Mammadzada (AZE) won by first-round dominance over Shojahon Islombek (UZB-2)
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