Opponents confirmed
17 september, 2014
After the grand opening of the AIBA World boxing academy the draw for the APB – the new AIBA project was held.
The draw was conducted by AIBA president Wu Ching-kuo and KBF vice president Serik Konakbayev.
Dr. Wu greeted all the 80 pro boxing athletes who have gathered for the event: “During two years we have been working on this project. We must meet the modern day requirements for sports development and intend to do so. The proof of that is the APB project.”
Each weight category consists of eight athletes. The first two numbers in the rating were included in the draw.
The boxers watched the draw closely, applauding at every new pair being formed. Kazakhstan’s APB participants now also know the names of their first opponents in the tournament which kicks off 24 of October.
49 kg: Birzhan Zhakipov – Lu Bing (China)
52 kg: Ilyas Suleimenov – Zhasurbek Latipov (Uzbekistan)
60 kg: Berik Abdrakhmanov - David Joyce (Ireland)
81 kg: Adilbek Niyazymbetov – Matthew Bauderlique (France)
Under 91 kg: Anton Pinchuk - Yamil Peralta (Argentina)
The full draw results are on www.aibaproboxing.com.
Photo – Sergey Shtrak
