The boxing action delivered high drama and world-class intensity as Rings A and B produced a thrilling mix of knockouts, tactical masterclasses and breakout performances, with Olympic champions, top seeds and rising prospects putting on a memorable showcase of skill and grit.

Ring A Highlights

Cuba’s two-time, two-weight Olympic gold medallist Arlen Lopez showed championship resilience in a hard-fought light-heavyweight bout against Tokyo Olympian Bayram Malkan (IBN-Turkey), edging a heated contest by split decision (4–1). Malkan’s unpredictable movement and switch-hitting style tested Lopez throughout before the Cuban’s composure secured victory.

At super-heavyweight, fellow Cuban Fernando Lopez Arzola asserted his physical dominance against Australia’s Joshua Cercarelli, forcing a first-round stoppage after Cercarelli suffered an ankle injury and was withdrawn (RSC).

Top-seeded Uzbek welterweight Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev delivered a clinical display against Rashield Williams (Bahamas), overcoming early pressure and coasting to a unanimous decision despite Williams suffering a bloodied nose in the opening exchanges.

In the 92+kg division, Arman Makhanov (Uzbekistan) took control of his clash with Christopher Thompson (IBA-PRO-2), scoring a decisive final-round knockout after dropping his opponent and forcing a standing eight-count in the earlier phases.

Belarus’ composed technician Uladzislau Smiahlikau closed the heavyweight session with a unanimous decision over Kenya’s elusive Clinton Muriithi.

Minimumweight action saw Kobamelo Molatlhegi (Botswana) outclass David Ome (Papua New Guinea), while Nepal’s fleet-footed Lal Prasad Upreti outpointed Ethiopia’s Abel Alemu. Devendra Solanki (IBN-India) progressed with a dominant 5–0 win over Ally Ngwando (Tanzania).

Notable further Ring A winners included:

Cassio Santos Oliveira (Brazil) – UD over Khayelihle Mkhabela (Swaziland)

Sanatali Toltayev (Kazakhstan) – SD over Gerald Kabinda (Zambia)

Talib Jabbar (Iraq) – UD over Muhammad Bin Kauthar (Malaysia)

Nekruz Salimov (Tajikistan) – SD over Anvar Nasredinov (Cambodia)

Arjan Iseni (North Macedonia) – UD over Deepak Shrestha (Nepal)

The evening session brought further fireworks, with Adriano Kiana (Angola) stopping Harpal Singh (IBN-India) in round two by knockout, and Erkin Adylbek Uulu (Kyrgyzstan) taking a clear unanimous win over Iriatai Raiheui (French Polynesia).

Power punchers dominated late, as Dzhambulat Bizhamov (Russia) halted Tevita Lauhingoa Malupo (Tonga), while impressive stoppage wins also came from Zaur Gahramanov (Azerbaijan), Evgenii Kool (Russia) and Yerassyl Zhakpekov (Kazakhstan).

The session closed in emphatic fashion when Ariitea Putoa (French Polynesia) forced a stoppage victory over Jordilson Luvo (Angola) in the 92+kg class after multiple standing counts.

Ring B Highlights

Ring B delivered relentless action from the opening bell, led by Omurbek Uulu (Kyrgyzstan) who edged a bruising battle with Michail Tsamalidis (Greece) by unanimous decision in a light-heavyweight contest.

Highly-rated Uzbek Javokhir Ummataliev showcased composure and class in a unanimous win over Cedrick Belony-Duliepre (Haiti).

At minimumweight, Anvarzhan Khodzhiev (Kyrgyzstan) claimed a hard-earned unanimous decision over Nene Maonga (Zambia) after both fighters suffered facial damage in a brutal final round.

Azerbaijan’s teenage standout Subhan Mamedov (Azerbaijan) delivered one of the performances of the day, stopping experienced Filipino professional Joey Canoy with a body-shot assault in round three.

Welterweight standouts impressed, with Zakaria Romdhani (Tunisia) scoring a round-two stoppage over Sophors Vy (Cambodia) and Bob Turyatemba (Uganda) claiming a unanimous win against Andrique Allisop (Seychelles).

Other key Ring B winners included:

Jandos Askhar (Mongolia) – UD over Simamkele Damesi (South Africa)

Alexandru Paraschiv (Moldova) – UD over Praveen Kumar (IBN-India)

Daniel Ilyushonok (Israel) – UD over Ricardo Nena (French Polynesia)

Agejev Artjom (Serbia) – SD over Juan Diego Ortiz (IBN-Colombia)

Amir Vandaei (Iran) – SD loss to Iman Raamezanpourdelvar (IBA-PRO)

Muhammad Abroridinov (Tajikistan) – UD over Alexander Kassimov (Germany)

Myrzakir Koshaliev (Kyrgyzstan) – UD over Bikramjeet Singh (IBN-India)

The later session saw Armenian elite boxer Hovhannes Bachkov advance comfortably with a second-round RSC over Wiseman Mwathe (Kenya).

In one of the standout welterweight battles, Vadzim Vauchok (Belarus) edged Shamsher Saidov (Tajikistan) 4–1 after a fierce three-round war.

Further highlight bouts included:

Almaz Orozbekov (Kyrgyzstan) – bout-review win over Bernardo Marime (Mozambique)

Parviz Karimov (Tajikistan) – UD over Issaka Kimba (Niger)

Artush Hovhannisyan (Armenia) – SD over Brandone Ngon A Ngon (Cameroon)

Yan Zak (Israel) – UD over Jose Dos Santos (Portugal)

Elisandro Sanches Da Silva (Cape Verde Islands) – decision over Kesny Joseph (Sint Maarten)

Zachary Brown (Australia) – UD over Pravesh Kumar (India)

John Didier (St. Lucia) – win over Ofana Moussa (Ivory Coast, disqualified)

Gazimagomed Jalidov (Spain) – stoppage over Abubaker Mutyaba (Uganda)

Javier Delgado Suarez (Ecuador) – UD over Birol Aygun (IBN-Turkey)

Ricardo Fresneda (Spain) – round-two stoppage over Israel Nzewi (Cape Verde)

Dovlet Yslamov (Turkmenistan) – UD over Khali Byeknur (Mongolia)

The day delivered a powerful illustration of elite international boxing, blending Olympic pedigree, raw power, technical excellence and fearless ambition. With the tournament unfolding at high intensity, the IBA stage continues to spotlight the depth of global talent across weight divisions.