The WBC Grand Prix returns. Seven boxers from Ukraine continue the struggle

WBC Grand Prix In Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), 32 boxers will be returned-on June 20 and 21, which will continue the fight in four weight categories-semi-light (up to 57.2 kg), the first semi-medium (up to 63.5 kg), medium (up to 72.6 kg) and over 90.7 kg.

In April, the first round was held, with the results of which out of 128 contenders for the victory remained 64. Currently, the audience will see the 1/8 finals duels that will allow all the participants in the quarterfinals.

The tournament broadcast is available on the DAZN platform.

Tournament Calendar:

• April – 1/16 finals
• June – 1/8 finals
• August – 1/4 finals
• October – 1/2 finals
• December – finals

Ukraine was represented in the international arena by 11 boxers, six of them won and passed to the next round. But! The semi -light weight representative Alexander Solomennikov returns to the tournament, despite the defeat.

He was spare and got a second chance due to the refusal of another rival.

When and with whom will Ukrainians spend their duels?

The half -light weight:

• June 21. Oleksandr Solomennikov (16-1, 8 KO, Ukraine) – Juan Manuel Albornos (4–1, Argentina)

The first half -weight weight:

• June 20. Danilo Lozan (13–0, 8 KO, Ukraine) – Eric Basran (8–0, 3 KO, Canada)

Average weight:

• June 20. Dmitry Rybalko (5–0, 2 KO, Ukraine) – Mohammed Issa (10–0, 9 KO, Jordan)
• June 20. Maxim Nakhloan (8–0, 5 KO) – Barico Efrem (11–0, 6 KO, France)
• June 20. Petro Frolov (10–1, 4 KO, Ukraine) – Saul Morales (15–1–1, 14 KO, Mexico)

Super Weight Weight:

• June 21. Tsotnoe Rogawa (11–0, 8 KO, Ukraine) – Vitaliy Stalchenko (10–0, 6 KO, Ukraine)