Albanian boxer Alban Beqiri defeated Zeyad Washash from Jordan at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships being held in Belgrade, securing him a place in the semi-final match.
Beqiri was booed by the crowd when he got into the ring, but that did not stop him from actually landing a victory.
The Albanian pugilist (71 kg) lost in the first round but was able to make it through the other two, securing a bronze medal.
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The world tournament being held in Serbia began amid controversy after Kosovo’s national team was prohibited from entering the competition if they were to show their national symbols on the uniform.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) called on Serbian authorities to step back and allow the Kosovar team but to no avail.
Around 650 boxers from 105 countries are competing for the world title.
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