Iran Boxing Team Victorious over Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national boxing team beat Russia 5-2 in a friendly match held in Tehran’s Enghelab Complex on Wednesday.
The winning boxers were Mostafa Rigi (51kg), Pouria Danial Shahbakhsh (57kg), Ali Habibinejhad (63.5kg), Kasra Tahmasebi (71kg), Hossein Mirahmadi (80kg), and Pouria Amiri (92kg).
Iranian boxers had defeated Russia 6-1 on Tuesday in their first friendly match.
The Iranian boxers took part in the friendly matches as part of their preparation for the Paris Olympics qualifications, which are scheduled to take place in late May in Thailand.
