In December 2025, at the World Championship held in Dubai, Azerbaijani boxer Subhan Mammadov delivered an outstanding performance. On his path to the final, he defeated opponents from the Philippines, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia.

In the decisive bout, Mammadov triumphed over Russian representative Edmond Khudoyan, who was 10 years his senior. This victory earned him the gold medal at the World Championship.

With this achievement, Subhan Mammadov became the youngest world champion in the history of Azerbaijani boxing. His success made 2025 one of the most memorable years for Azerbaijani boxing.