In Bangkok, competitions for the semi-finals of the Asian Boxing Championships continue.

Today, among Uzbek boxers Shukurjon Rakhimov (-60 kg) fought against Khursand Imankulov from Turkmenistan and become a semifinalist. In the second round of the bout, Rakhimov had blood spurting from one of his cut eyebrows and the referee had to stop the fight. Thus, Rakhimov, who had already advantage, was recognized as the winner by scores gained.

The captain of the national team Isroil Madrimov (-75 kg), who defeated his opponent from Vietnam in the previous match, lost to Tursunbay Kulahhmet of Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals.

It should be noted that another 6 compatriot boxers are having fights today, April 23. Among them Sanjar Tursunov has already secured the right to attend the semi-finals.

Once a pride of Uzbekistan Khasanboy Dumatov had to quit the competition early yesterday following a loss in the match.