Another Azerbaijani boxer has become European champion. Saidjamshid Jafarov joined teammate Subhan Mamedov (50 kg) in winning gold at the championships.

Competing in the 75 kg weight category, Jafarov defeated Ismail Mutsolgov (Russia) in the final by unanimous decision, 5–0 (29–28, 29–28, 29–28, 29–28, 29–28).

Azerbaijan thus concluded the European Championships, which brought together 406 boxers from 43 countries, with a national record of five medals. Led by head coach Ravshan Khodjayev, the team secured two gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

Before Jafarov’s triumph, Subhan Mamedov (50 kg) had also topped the podium. Nabi Isgandarov (70 kg) claimed silver, while Amin Mammadzade (55 kg) and Mahammad Abdullayev (+90 kg) won bronze.