This past weekend saw the 4thround of fixtures in the Asian group of the WSB and with quarter final places still to be determined there was much to play for.
Group leaders Astana Arlans aimed to tighten their grip on group C when they hosted the Patriot Boxing Team at the Taraz Arena. At flyweight (52kg) Olzhas Sattibayev faced Viacheslav Tashkarakov. Tashkarakov got off to a bright start, managing to close the distance on his taller opponent before Sattibayev established the range with the left jab proving to be highly effective. The Russian enjoyed great success in round 3 landing with right hands repeatedly before a bad cut suffered by Tashkarakov unfortunately brought a halt to proceedings and Sattibayev won on all 3 cards. It was then on to the lightweights (60kg) as Zakir Safiullin squared off against Artur Subkhankulov. The pair exchanged shots in a high calibre opening stanza before Safiullin pulled ahead, bloodying his opponent’s nose in round 3. Safiullin dominated round 4 and although Subkhankulov went for the KO and landed with some heavy shots in the final round the Kazak saw it through and won a unanimous decision putting the Arlans 2 nil up. The 3rdbout was at welterweight (69kg) with Aslanbek Shymbergenov versus Shakhabas Makhmudov. Makhmudov, who was making his WSB debut proved to be an easy target for Shymbergenov who found plenty of openings against a rather crude opponent. To his credit the visitor never stopped coming forward but the far greater experience and no how of the home man proved to be the difference and the unanimous point’s victory for Shymbergenov wrapped up the match for the Astana Arlans. It was then the turn of the light heavyweights (81kg) as Arman Rysbek went up against Pavel Silyagin. Rysbek flew out of the blocks landing with heavy punches in a really entertaining opening 3 minutes. Silyagin showed some nice skills but it was Rysbek’s powerful eye catching single shots that were winning him the contest. Just as it looked like Silyagin was beginning to adapt and gain some ascendancy Rysbek forced a standing count in round 4 and he claimed a deserved split decision to make it 4 nil to the hosts. Finally it was the Super heavyweights (+91kg) who took to the ring with Olzhas Bukayev against Magomed Omarov. Bukayev had some success on the inside in the opening stages but Omarov’s longer straighter shots then took over. As Bukayev began to tire things only got more difficult for the WSB debutant and Omarov ran away with the contest winning a unanimous decision to prevent a clean sweep for the Arlans who extend their lead at the top of the Asian group and look a formidable force and one of the favourites for this seasons competition. The Uzbek Tigers were looking to build on their 5 nil clean sweep of the Patriot Boxing Team last time out when they took on the China Dragons at the Universal Sport Complex in the capital Tashkent. First up at flyweight (52kg) Abrorjon Kodirov took on Yong Chang. Both men were looking to counter which lead to a very tight and closely fought bout. Kodirov’s speed then began to tell as the contest wore on and despite a late charge from Chang it was the Uzbek who claimed the unanimous point’s decision. Next up at lightweight (60kg) Murodjon Akhmadaliev was up against Sen Wang. Having lost his opening bout in the 2017 season Akhmadaliev had a point to prove and he immediately stamped his authority on Wang, forcing him backwards. The world and Olympic Medallist continued to land powerful combinations and despite the visitors best efforts Akhmadaliev won a unanimous decision, putting the Tigers 2 nil up. Up at welterweight (69kg) Shakhram Giyasov had the chance to put the match beyond doubt against Wei Liu. Giyasov quickly assumed command and never let go and dominated across all 5 rounds winning another unanimous decision for the hosts. Liu, who is an experienced WSB campaigner never got going and simply couldn’t find his way in to the fight and the Uzbek’s had an unassailable 3 nil lead. The penultimate fight of the evening saw Bektemir Melikuziev square off against Jiabin Huang at light heavyweight (81kg). Not much of note was landed early on but Melikuziev soon got in to his stride and things were looking ominous for Huang. The Chinese boxer was clearly out of his depth and the Olympic and world Silver Medallist piled on the pressure to force a stoppage in round 2. With the match long gone there was only pride at stake in the super heavyweight (+91kg) bout between Bakhodir Jalolov and Haipeng Mu. Jalolov took the opening round and the golf in class between the pair was evident. The Uzbek continued to score freely and 2 counts in round 3 brought an end to the contest sealing a whitewash for the home side in the process. After a sticky start the Tigers look to be back to their best and next up they host group leaders Astana Arlans. As for the Dragons, a win on the road against the Patriot Boxing Team is now crucial.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Guests!These articles are submitted by guest writers and sites. They aren't submitted by the usual folk behind Asian Boxing and don't fall in line with our editorial stance, giving a fresh view on various boxing issues from the Asian boxing scene. Archives
August 2021
Categories
All
|