Azerbaijani boxers living in Germany took part in a boxing tournament held in the city of Zeitz. The event was organised by the Blau-Weis Grana club. Eight athletes from the Taifun boxing club, which cooperates with the Diaspora Boxing League and the Heydar Aliyev World Boxing Committee, competed in the tournament.
The club's boxers Rashad Karimov secured the 39th victory of his career, Azer Soltanov claimed his sixth win, and Nikoloz Bukhnishvili recorded the first victory of his career. All three athletes defeated their opponents before the end of their bouts, achieving convincing victories.
Five other members of the Diaspora Boxing League also performed successfully in the amateur boxing competitions. German champion Stayko Stayonov, along with Alay Gurbanov, Mazher Youssef, Aziz Mirsayov and Ezid Fillipovic, secured confident victories over their opponents. In doing so, they made another contribution to the sporting achievements of the Azerbaijani diaspora.
The boxers said they dedicated their victories to Azerbaijan's 18 October – Restoration of Independence Day.
It should be noted that the Diaspora Boxing League, operating in Germany with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, successfully represents the country in competitions at various levels.