The European Boxing Championships continue in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Two more members of the Azerbaijani national team secured victories on the second day of competition.

Mahammadali Ashiraliyev (60 kg) faced Edgaras Skurdelis (Lithuania) in the round of 32. Our boxer won by unanimous decision, 5–0 (30–27, 30–27, 29–28, 30–27, 30–27). In his next bout on September 21, he will face Aider Abduraimov (Ukraine), who received a first-round bye.

Malik Hasanov (65 kg) also made a winning start to the European Championships. He defeated Bilge Kağan Kanlı (Türkiye) 5–0 (30–25, 30–27, 30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in his opening bout. Hasanov will face Rumen Rumenov (Bulgaria), who received a first-round bye, in the round of 16 on September 20.

The championships will conclude on September 25.