Lausanne (Switzerland): As many as 104 countries have registered to take part in the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, which will take place from 30 April to 14 May at the Humo Arena.
More than 640 boxers are currently registered to participate in 13 men’s weight categories in Uzbekistan’s capital with registration being extended until 14 April.
Seven defending World Champions are among those, who will fight for glory in Tashkent, including Sofiane Oumiha from France, Tomoya Tsuboi and Sewonrets Okazawa from Japan, Loren Alfonso from Azerbaijan, Saken Bibossinov from Kazakhstan, Yoenlis Hernandez Martinez and Julio La Cruz from Cuba to shine in the ring again.
Many more medallists from various World Championships editions are going to be in action where strong newcomers at the international stage and experienced participants are going to challenge the titleholders.
Doubled prize money fund of $5.2 million USD is at stake, with gold medallists receiving $200,000 USD. For runners-up, the prize is $100,000 USD, and each of the 3rd places is awarded $50,000 USD.
’It’s a positive signal and a testimony of the rapid development of our sport worldwide that so many nations are sending their boxers to Uzbekistan,’ IBA President Umar Kremlev said. (IBA)
