Soviet pugilists on their way to the Russian boxing tournament
The Russian Men's Boxing Championship is set to take place in Yekaterinburg from August 15 to 22, with over 300 athletes from 60 regions of the country participating. The event is a significant one, dedicated to the memory of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov, the Year of the Homeland Defender, and the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
The Yakutia team, led by head coach Dmitry Fedorov, has already completed the first stage of training camps in Yakutsk and will fly to Novosibirsk tomorrow for the final events. The team consists of nine boxers and two reserves: Pavel Vasilyev (48 kg), Mikhail Prokopyev (48 kg), Erchim Pestryakov (48 kg), Innokenty Sleptsov (51 kg), Nijat Kazymov (57 kg), Nikolai Pshennikov (60 kg), Leon Nikiforov (63.5 kg), Danil Prokudin (75 kg), Nazir Andreev (80 kg), with Muhammadismailov Ismail (51 kg) and Dzhulustan Ivanov (60 kg) as reserves.
During the final stage, the Yakutia team will focus on events for weight cutting, work in pairs, and improving boxing tactics. The outcome of the championship will determine the medals won by the Yakutia team.
The championship will follow a schedule that includes an opening ceremony on August 15, from 17:00 to 18:00. Preliminary bouts will take place from August 16 to 20, from 12:00 to 21:30. Semifinal bouts will be held on August 21, from 17:00 to 21:30, and the final bouts and award ceremony will take place on August 22, from 19:00-21:30.
All the strongest boxers of the country, including Olympic medalists, world and European champions and medalists, will participate in the championship in Yekaterinburg. For more detailed information on the participating athletes and the schedule, it is recommended to consult the official Russian Boxing Federation website or related national boxing sport portals.
While specific data on the athletes and schedule for the Russian Men's Boxing Championship 2021 may not be readily available, general information about Russian boxing competitions and schedules can be found through Russian boxing websites and archives such as rusboxing.ru and amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. However, it is important to note that the 2021 events during the pandemic faced disruptions globally, affecting scheduling and locations for fights, including for Russian boxers. This may have impacted the championship timing and format that year.
The Yakutia team, preparing for the Russian Men's Boxing Championship, will engage in weight cutting, pair work, and refining boxing strategies during their final stage of training. The championship's outcome will determine the medals won by the Yakutia team, and it includes various sports events.
