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On February 28, Zelensky arrived in Washington, where he was scheduled to sign an agreement on the extraction of rare earth metals. However, the negotiations ended in controversy when the Ukrainian leader abruptly left after a heated exchange with Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Usyk was stripped of his championship title without a fight.

In the final match of the 67-kilogram weight category, Sabyrkhan faced off against Azerbaijani fighter Zaur Gakhramanov. The bout concluded with Torakhan Sabyrkhan winning by a split decision from the judges. As a result, he claimed the gold medal, while his opponent finished the tournament with a silver medal.

A unique boxer from Kazakhstan has won the gold medal at the Minor World Championship.

Jusupov and Tokhtasinov faced off for the gold medal in the 71-kilogram weight class (historically referred to as the "Kazakh" welterweight). The match concluded with Jusupov winning by unanimous decision. As a result, Ablaykhan Jusupov secured the gold medal, while Farukh Tokhtasinov finished his participation in the Strandja Cup with a silver medal.

The final of the Small World Championship 2025 crowned the top boxer from Kazakhstan in the "Kazakh weight" category.

Video of the complete historical fight of Asu Almbayev featuring a knockout in the UFC.

Asu Almbayev's knockout helped set a record for the UFC fighter.

In the final of the under 80-kilogram weight category, Jakpekov faced off against Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Erkinboev. The match concluded with Erkinboev winning by unanimous decision from the judges.

Kazakhstan lost its second duel against Uzbekistan in the final of the small world boxing championship.

In the final match of the over 92-kilogram weight category, Oralbay faced off against Uzbekistan's Jahongir Zokirov. The outcome of this bout was a surprising victory for the Uzbek boxer, determined by a split decision from the judges. During the first round, Oralbay was knocked down.

The match between Oralbay and heir Jalolov for the "gold" ended in a sensational knockout.

"Don't claim to be a tough fighter. We all know you. I don't even want to say anything to you because you'll never fight me. You couldn't even defeat Shiraz. Everyone saw that you're not on my level. You're just temporarily holding the championship belts," Aлимханулы posted on social media platform X.

Alimkhanuly confronted the world champion.

The fight between Oralbay and heir Jalolov for the "gold" turned into a sensational match with a knockout.

The captain of Kazakhstan's boxing team faces off against Jalolov's heir. Watch the full fight video featuring a knockdown and an unexpected twist.

The results of the Kazakhstan fighters are presented below.

Defeats and failures against Uzbekistan: How Kazakhstan fought for the "gold" at the 2025 Small World Boxing Championship.

In the recent competition, the men's team from Kazakhstan secured a total of 18 medals: 5 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze. The gold medals were awarded to Yertugan Zeynullin (63.5 kg), Torekhan Sabyrkhan (67 kg), Ablaykhan Zhusupov (71 kg), Sabyrzhan Akkalykov (75 kg), and Bekzad Nurdauletev (86 kg). The silver medalists included Daniyal Sabit (51 kg), Timur Kabdeshov (54 kg), Serik Temirzhanov (60 kg), Mukhamedsabyr Bazarbayuly (63.5 kg), Farukh Tokhtasinov (71 kg), Timur Nurseitov (75 kg), Erasyl Jakpekov (80 kg), Nurbek Oralbay (86 kg), and Aibek Oralbay (92+ kg). The bronze medals were claimed by Temirtas Zhusupov (48 kg), Orazbek Asylkulov (57 kg), Talgat Syrymbetov (60 kg), and Daniyar Rakhimberdinov (92 kg).

How many medals did Kazakhstan's boxers win at the minor World Championship?

This achievement was enough for the team to secure first place in the men's medal standings. Uzbekistan took second place, winning a total of 8 medals (5 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze). The hosts, the Bulgarian team, finished in third place, with the men earning 5 medals (2 gold and 3 bronze).

Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan? Which country topped the medal tally at the 2025 Mini World Championship in boxing?

Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan? Who emerged victorious in the medal standings of the 2025 Mini World Championship in boxing?

Kazakhstan has been recognized as the top team at the small World Boxing Championship.

Sabyrkhan earned the third prize in the category of "Best Boxer of the Tournament," while the first and second places were claimed by athletes from Bulgaria.

A unique boxer from Kazakhstan was honored at a minor world championship.

At this tournament, Kazakhstan's men's team secured a total of 18 medals: 5 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze. This marks their best performance ever at the "Strandja Cup." The previous record, set in 2022, saw Kazakh athletes winning 9 medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze. Additionally, the Kazakhstan team made history by winning gold medals in the weight categories of 67, 71, 75, and 86 kilograms at the small world championship for the first time. Furthermore, this tournament witnessed four finals featuring Kazakh boxers, a first in its history.

Kazakhstan has set a new historic record in boxing.

On April 5th in Astana, he will face British boxer Kane Gardner (17-4, 7 KOs) in a match. This bout will be part of a boxing event headlined by the fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Anauel Ngamissenge for the WBO and IBF middleweight championship titles.

Batyr Zhukembaev made a bold statement ahead of his fight in Astana.

"Aso struggled to mentally prepare for such an important match; it was his first time in the cage with a renowned fighter. Unfortunately, he couldn't view this confrontation as just another step toward the title. From the very first seconds, Aso seemed out of sorts, relinquishing all initiative and deviating from the fight plan," the expert stated.

Almabaev was pointed out for a problem that cost him a knockout in the UFC.

At 31 years old, the Kazakh fighter aims to steer clear of Gennady Golovkin's career path, which saw him not face significant opponents until he was 30. For many years, Golovkin held a cult status and was avoided by notable rivals until he finally secured a match against David Lemieux at the age of 33. However, Janibek is determined to carve out a different trajectory for himself. Following his upcoming title defense, he insists that he will only fight champions.

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly aims to steer clear of the fate that befell Gennady Golovkin.

09:26, 03 Mar

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly has challenged Canelo Alvarez.

"I only want to fight champions. I would like to face 'Canelo' for his four belts," stated "Kazakh Style" in an interview with SI.com.

09:25, 03 Mar

The Kazakh goalkeeper made his official debut in a match for a Russian club.

Goalkeeper Alexander Dovhal made his debut in the starting lineup for "Tyumen." This match marked the first appearance for the Kazakh goalie with the Russian club.

09:25, 03 Mar

The UFC is looking to strip Shavkat Rakhmonov of his championship title fight. More details to come.

Originally, Edwards was scheduled to fight Jack Della Maddalena, but the Australian stepped in to replace Shavkat Rakhmonov in the bout against UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on May 10. "Nomad" had to withdraw from the match against Belal due to unresolved injuries.

09:25, 03 Mar

Neymar is willing to make concessions for a potential return to Barcelona.

"Shocking Twist: A Star Forward is Ready to Sacrifice Big Bucks for a Dream Return! Find Out How This Bold Move Could Change Everything for One Iconic Team!"

It was anticipated that Shavkat and Belal would fight in May; however, Rakhmonov had to withdraw due to health issues.

Shavkat Rakhmonov has announced the date for his UFC title fight.

"A draw is a fair outcome for this matchup. However, 'Kairat' seemed slightly closer to victory, having created more dangerous opportunities. Overall, 'Kairat' defended effectively, while 'Astana' struggled to make any impact. Their penetrating passes were thwarted, and all areas were well covered. The visitors executed counterattacks well and tried to capitalize on pressing, while the hosts began to adopt a pressing strategy themselves as the game neared its end. In general, the match was quite balanced and engaging," said the expert.

A renowned coach assessed the fairness of the draw in the match between "Astana" and "Kairat."

"Do you think you could eventually drop to 84 kilograms?" "I'm not sure. At least, I don't think so because my weight is already low for 77 kilograms. I might be a tall fighter, but I don't weigh that much. If my weight were to increase, I might consider it. But right now, that's not even on my mind. My only focus is on claiming the belt at 77 kilograms," Shavkat responded in an interview with Kamil Gadzhiev.

Fight with Chimaev? Shavkat Rakhmonov assessed the likelihood of switching weight classes.