Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The International Boxing World Cup in the Chinese city of Guiyang has reached its home stretch, with fans now looking forward exclusively to the final bouts for the gold medals.
Following the results of spectacular and intense semifinal fights, the national team of Uzbekistan became the undisputed leader in the number of finalists. Seven Uzbek boxers managed to reach the main stage of the competition, ensuring the country maximum representation on the decisive day of the tournament.
The domestic school of boxing has once again demonstrated its status as a leader on the world stage, ahead of the ring hosts and closest competitors. The final balance of power by the number of finalists among the participating countries formed as follows:
Distribution of World Cup Finalists by Country:
- Uzbekistan — 7 boxers
- China — 6 boxers
- Kazakhstan — 5 boxers
- India — 4 boxers
- France — 4 boxers
- Brazil — 3 boxers
- England — 2 boxers
- United States — 2 boxers
- Italy — 2 boxers
- Chinese Taipei — 1 boxer
- Bulgaria — 1 boxer
- Azerbaijan — 1 boxer
- Germany — 1 boxer
- Canada — 1 boxer
Such a significant numerical advantage in the finals highlights the highest level of physical and tactical preparation of the Uzbek masters of the leather glove, and also confirms their serious ambitions for triumph in the overall team standings of the World Cup.
The upcoming bouts in Guiyang will determine the winners of the highest sporting awards and finalise the ranking table in modern world boxing.
