Armenian boxer Davit Chaloyan wins opening bout at World Championships

Super-heavyweight boxer Davit Chaloyan has won his opening bout at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships being held in Belgrade, Serbia from October 24 to November 6.

In 1/16 final, the Armenian boxer defeated Tsotne Rogava of Ukraine 4-1 in a heavy fight, the Boxing Federation of Armenia reported on Thursday. Judges acknowledged Chaloyan's superiority in all three rounds.

He is set to face Colombian boxer Cristian Salcedo in the 1/8 final.