The U-17 European Boxing Championships continue in Budva, Montenegro. On the fifth day of competition, three more Azerbaijani boxers advanced to the quarter-finals, while two secured places in the semi-finals.

Nihad Mammadli (48 kg) faced Filip Borkowski (Poland) in the round of 16. The bout ended in a 5–0 victory for the Azerbaijani boxer (30–27, 29–28, 29–28, 29–28, 29–28). He will face Akmal Dustiyev (Russia) in his next bout.

Ismayil Nasirzade (52 kg) also emerged victorious, defeating Vakaris Kiseliunas (Lithuania) by a score of 5–0 (30–27, 30–27, 30–27, 29–28, 29–28). Nasirzade will take on Gleb Grinblat (Israel) in the quarter-finals.

Muhammadali Istamov (57 kg) defeated Martin Donovan (Ireland), securing a dominant second-round stoppage victory. He will face Eleftherios Zournatsis (Greece) for a place in the semi-finals.

Sama Abbasova (66 kg) faced Aleksandra Kerdol (Israel) in the quarter-finals. The Azerbaijani boxer settled the contest in the second round with a dominant stoppage victory. She will take on Iustina Anufrieva (Russia) in the semi-finals.

Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg) eliminated Aleksandra Liteanu (Romania) with a 5–0 victory (30–26, 30–26, 30–27, 30–27, 30–27). The reigning European champion will face Sofiia Opaliukh (Ukraine) for a place in the semi-finals.

The Azerbaijani boxers who have reached the semi-finals are now guaranteed at least bronze medals.

These results bring the number of Azerbaijani boxers qualifying for the quarter-finals to 11.

The quarter-final bouts will take place today, with the semi-finals scheduled for October 9.