World Championships: Armenia's Erik Arstamyan beats Azeri rival to reach semis

Armenia's European bronze medallist Erik Arstamyan has advanced to the semifinals of the IBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Budva.

The athlete from Artsakh outcompeted his Azerbaijani opponent Tagi Nasibov in the men's 57kg quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Armenia's Andranik Martirosyan also made it through to the 60kg semifinals.

Both athletes have secured at least a bronze medal.