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London-2012: Jasurbek Latipov advances to London Olympic Games

London-2012: Jasurbek Latipov advances to London Olympic Games
London-2012: Jasurbek Latipov advances to London Olympic Games
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Boxer from Uzbekistan Jasurbek Latipov reached quarterfinals of London Olympic Games in the weight category 52 kg.

In his second bout, Jasurbek Latipov defeated Egyptian boxer Hesham Abdelaal with a score of 21:11.

He became the third boxer from Uzbekistan, who reached quarterfinals. Earlier, Abbos Atoyev (75 kg) and Fazliddin Gaibnazarov (60 kg) also advanced to quarterfinals.

Today, Uktam Rakhmanov and Elshod Rasulov will hold their first bouts and can qualify to quarterfinals of the Games.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.