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An Uzbek boxer who changed his citizenship was defeated by a new compatriot from Kazakhstan.

In the quarterfinals of the under 71-kilogram weight category, a Kazakhstan derby took place: Yelnur Suyunbay faced Aman Konyesbekov in the ring. Suyunbay emerged victorious with a score of 5:0 at the end of the match.
An Uzbek boxer who changed his citizenship was defeated by a new compatriot from Kazakhstan.

The Boxam Elite-2025 amateur boxing tournament has kicked off in La Nucia (Spain), with representatives from Kazakhstan also participating, reports Sports.kz.

In the 1/8 finals of the 71-kilogram weight category, a Kazakh derby took place: Yelnur Suyunbay faced off against Aman Konysbekov in the ring. Suyunbay won the match with a score of 5:0.

It's worth noting that Aman Konysbekov is originally from Uzbekistan but decided to take up Kazakh citizenship in 2024.

At the Boxam Elite-2025 tournament, the men's team from Kazakhstan is represented by 26 boxers, while the women's team has four athletes. Some boxers will begin their competition already in the semifinals.