The tournament, organized by IBA, has gathered participants from various countries.
In the under 71 kg category, Nishonov began his journey from the 1/16 finals.
In his debut fight at the tournament, the Kyrgyzstani achieved a quick victory, knocking out the Australian in just 22 seconds.
In the 1/8 finals, Nishonov once again showcased his skills, stopping his opponent from Thailand in the second round, which allowed him to advance to the quarterfinals. In the next match, he will face a representative from Moldova.
In addition to Nishonov, Omar Livaza (up to 63.5 kg) and Myrzakir Koshaliyev (over 92 kg) also reached the quarterfinals.
Nishonov's fight schedule:
1/16 finals:
Ikhtiyar Nishonov - Alex Skantzos (Australia) — victory for Nishonov by knockout in the first round.
1/8 finals:
Witthaya Chansom (Thailand) - Ikhtiyar Nishonov — victory for Nishonov by knockout in the second round.
1/4 finals:
Vasiliy Chebotari (Moldova) - Ikhtiyar Nishonov.
