LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49 KG)

49KG

SULEMANU TETTEH GHANA (GHA)

Tetteh made his international debut at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships where he
reached the second round, and also qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The 23year-old is one of 12 athletes to receive scholarships from the Ghana Olympic Committee to
prepare towards the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

49KG

IMAD AHYOUN MOROCCO (MAR)

Ahyoun made the quarter-finals of the Doha International Tournament earlier this year to gain
vital experience of boxing in Qatar, and later achieved the best result of his career by winning
the AFBC African Confederation Boxing Championships.

49KG

FAZIL JUMA KAGGWA UGANDA (UGA)

A southpaw fighter with plenty of energy, Kaggwa is one of Africas most exciting boxing
prospects. The 20-year-old won bronze at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and
made his AIBA Pro Boxing debut in 2015. Coached by Dick Katende in Naguru, he was named
the captain of the Ugandan team for the All Africa Games.

49KG

LEANDRO BLANC ARGENTINA (ARG)

A southpaw boxer who combines constant attacks with a solid defence, Blanc began his boxing
career in 2009. Less than four years later, the multi-time National Champion started to impress
in the World Series of Boxing. Now a key member of the Light Flyweight division in AIBA Pro
Boxing, Blanc is coached in Concordia by Ramon Gonzalez and Fabricio Nieva.

49KG

JOAHNYS OSCAR ARGILAGOS PEREZ CUBA (CUB)

The youngest member of the Cuban squad, 18-year-old Perez started his boxing career at ten
years old, and won the AIBA Junior World Championships in 2013. After an incredibly
successful youth career, he won five matches last season in the World Series of Boxing, and
arrives in Doha full of confidence after a gold medal at the AMBC American Confederation
Boxing Championships.

49KG

VICTOR DANIEL SANTILLAN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DOM)

Santillan has been boxing for a decade, but is still just 20-years-old. The fast and flashy
Dominican star has enjoyed a remarkable summer, with bronze medals earned at both the
AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships and the Toronto 2015 Pan American
Games. A southpaw with a great left hook, Santillan has won 84 of his 96 career bouts.

49KG

JOSELITO VELASQUEZ ALTAMIRANO MEXICO (MEX)

After emerging as a promising young footballer in Mexico, Altamirano became inspired by the
success of his brother and began to box in 2004. His first foray into the elite level of boxing
occurred in 2011 when he won the Pan American Games in spectacular fashion. The 22-yearold has excelled in the World Series of Boxing, and competed at two AIBA World
Championships. He won his second successive Pan American Games earlier this year in
Toronto.

49KG

NICO MIGUEL HERNANDEZ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

One of the most highly rated American prospects, Hernandez has been preparing for the AIBA
World Championships at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Trained by father Lewis, Nico was first attracted to boxing at nine-years-old after seeing his
uncle Mike training. Hernandez won bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing
Championships, and impressed in the World Series of Boxing last season for USA Knockouts.

49KG

DEVENDRO LAISHRAM SINGH INDIA (IND)

Singh is one of Indias most successful boxers, and the 23-year-old reached the quarter-finals of
the 2011 AIBA World Championships in Baku. The Indian star comes from a fighting family as
his sister Sushila Devi is a former national level womens boxer, and he is also a member of the
armed forces. In 2014, he was presented with the Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service
at an investiture ceremony at the Eastern Army headquarters.

49KG

KORNELIS KWANGU LANGU INDONESIA (INA)

An orthodox fighter who trains three times a day, the dynamic Kornelis Kwangu Langu made
headlines around the world following his emotional reaction after earning a spectacular gold
medal in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. The 25-year-old has built up a successful career
over the past few years, and now competes in AIBA Pro Boxing.

49KG

TOMOYA TSUBOI JAPAN (JPN)

One of the youngest competitors who will take to the ring in Doha, 19-year-old Tsuboi reached
the quarter-finals of the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships, and has also found
success in Japans historically tough Kanto University League. Tsuboi fights with plenty of
energy, and could cause some upsets in the World Championships.

49KG

GANKHUYAG GANERDENE MONGOLIA (MGL)

Ganerdene has earned medals in six international tournaments this year, and has established a
deserved reputation as one of Mongolias most successful boxers. He reached the second
round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships after defeating Istvan Ungvari in his opening

match, and is hoping his excellent recent form will result in an even more successful competition
in Doha.

49KG

ROGEN LADON PHILIPPINES (PHI)

Fresh off a silver medal at the recent ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships, Ladon
is continuing the excellent Filipino tradition of success in boxings lighter weight classes. The 21year-old famously wept with emotion in front of coaches Pat Gaspi and Nolito Velasco after
qualifying for the World Championships, and he is highly regarded by many of Asias most
knowledgeable boxing aficionados.

49KG

MURODJON RASULOV TAJIKISTAN (TJK)

Born into boxing royalty, Murodjons father Vokhid is a 10-time National Champion, while the
younger Rasulov has twice become the Champion of Tajikistan. Rasulov returned to the world
of boxing after a four year of break in 2014, and has looked better than ever over the past 12
months.

49KG

HASANBOY DUSMATOV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Dusmatov took the World Series of Boxing by storm last season when he won all seven of his
matches for the Ukraine Otamans franchise, and successfully returned to AOB competition this
summer after winning the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships. The 22-year-old
Andizhan State University educated athlete reached the second round of the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, where he was defeated by eventual gold medalist Birzhan Zhakypov.

49KG

RUFAT HUSEYNOV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

Aged only 18, Huseynov is one of the youngest competing boxers in Doha. The prospect
enjoyed an excellent 2014 when he won bronze at the AIBA Youth World Championships and a
Youth Olympic Games gold medal. Training out of the Gilan Boxing Club in Baku, Huseynov
has established a successful senior career, and finished on the podium at the EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships.

49KG

TINKO BANABAKOV BULGARIA (BUL)

Banabakov only began his boxing training in 2009, but won his first Bulgarian Youth National
Championships just two years later. A former AIBA Youth World Championships competitor, the
21-year-old orthodox fighter has competed in 78 bouts over the course of his career, and is
coached by Evgeni Donev.

49KG

HARVEY HORN ENGLAND (ENG)

Fighting out of the legendary Repton Boxing Club in East London, Horn first stepped into the
ring aged 10 after being inspired by his father. The 20-year-old joined the Great Britain boxing
team last year, and has since acquired success in the World Series of Boxing. Horn achieved
his best boxing performance this summer when he won silver at the 2015 EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships.

49KG

BRENDAN IRVINE IRELAND (IRL)

Awarded the best boxer trophy at the 2014 Pavlyukov Youth Memorial Tournament, Irvine
defeated two Cuban talents in the event to claim the gold medal. Inspired by Irelands London
2012 Olympic Games gold medalist Katie Taylor, Irvine dedicated his silver medal at the Baku
2015 European Games to his late father James. The youngest member of the Irish boxing team,
the 19-year-old is nicknamed the Wee Rooster.

49KG

DAWID JAGODZINSKI POLAND (POL)

A three-time Polish National Champion, Jagodzinski has been boxing for ten years, and won
three matches last season in the World Series of Boxing. Known for his tremendous work ethic
and speed in the ring, Jagodzinski trains at the Pomorzanin Torun Boxing Club in Torun,
Poland.

49KG

VASILIY EGOROV RUSSIA (RUS)

Educated at the North-Eastern Federal University, Egorov won gold at the EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships, and also triumphed at the 2014 FISU University World
Championships. The 22-year-old dedicated his 2014 Russian National Championships victory to
his friends and family in the Sakha Region of Russia. Egorov has also found success in the
World Series of Boxing for Russian Boxing Team.

49KG

SAMUEL CARMONA HEREDIA SPAIN (ESP)

Nicknamed "El Infierno", Heredia is an exciting Spanish boxer who was educated at IES La
Isleta. At 19, the orthodox fighter is an emerging talent at elite level, but reached the quarterfinals of the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships.

49KG

MUHAMMET UNLU TURKEY (TUR)

Unlu has won two bronze medals this year, and competed in both the AIBA Junior and Youth
World Championships in his early career. Born in Tuzluca and coached by Turgay Karasu and
Muhammet Ali Kolu, Unlu enjoys visiting museums and cinema in his spare time.

49KG

DMYTRO ZAMOTAYEV UKRAINE (UKR)

The Ukrainian has established an impressive 133-22 record in the ring despite being just 20years-old. A former AIBA Junior World Championships bronze medalist, Zamotayev won the

2013 EUBC European Youth Continental Championships, and claimed bronze this year in the
Baku 2015 European Games. When not training at the Youth Sports School No.11 Boxing Club,
Zamotayev enjoys watching and playing football.

49KG

JOSH ENGLISH AUSTRALIA (AUS)

23-year-old Josh English has been training in the United States ahead of Doha 2015, having
traveled to America following his recent gold medal at the OCBC Oceania Confederation Boxing
Championships. The three-time Australian National Champion competed at the 2013 AIBA
World Championships in Almaty where he was eliminated in the first round, and is eager to
improve in Doha. English has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the highly regarded
Macquarie University, while his favourite movie is the comedy Step Brothers.

FLYWEIGHT (52 KG)

52KG

MOHAMED FLISSI ALGERIA (ALG)

The Algerian star won silver at the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and is in tremendous form
as he attempts to win gold in his third World Championships. Victories at the AFBC African
Confederation Boxing Championships and the All Africa Games have left Flissi full of
confidence, while he has also performed well this year in AIBA Pro Boxing. A powerful Flyweight
with tremendous drive, the 25-year-old is expected to be one of Africas most successful
competitors in Doha.

52KG

ACHRAF KHARROUBI MOROCCO (MAR)

The third ranked Flyweight in Season V of the World Series of Boxing, Kharroubi was a key
member of the Morocco Atlas Lions squad. Prior to his WSB exploits, the 22-year-old
sensationally won the 2014 Roberto Balado Cup in Havana to underline his ability in all forms of
boxing. Perhaps inspired by his past triumph in Havana, Kharroubi has been preparing for the
AIBA World Championships in Cuba.

52KG

MONTASSAR EL BOUALI TUNISIA (TUN)

A soldier in the Tunisian Army, El Bouali won the African Military Championships earlier this
year, and also claimed gold at the Doha International Tournament. Because of his military
duties, the 28-year-old lacks international experience, but is one of the strongest Flyweight
fighters in Africa.

52KG

FERNANDO DANIEL MARTINEZ ARGENTINA (ARG)

An orthodox fighter who trains at the ATE Gym, Martinez first emerged at the 2009 AIBA World
Championships where he reached the second round. The 24-year-old also fought in the 2011
edition, but made his name in the World Series of Boxing when he established an impressive

winning record across four seasons. Martinez now competes in AIBA Pro Boxing, and recently
enjoyed an impressive TKO victory over Jasurbek Latipov.

52KG

CEIBER DAVID AVILA SEGURA COLOMBIA (COL)

A veteran of two AIBA World Championships, the Antioquia resident won two bronze medals
this summer at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships and the Toronto
2015 Pan American Games. The 26-year-old won his first National Championship in 2008, and
has continued to excel for his country ever since.

52KG

DAVID ALEJANDRO JIMENEZ RODRIGUEZ COSTA RICA (CRC)

The southpaw created history at the 2013 AIBA World Championships when he became the first
Costa Rican boxer to win a medal in an AIBA event. He moved up to Flyweight at the start of
2015, and has won three medals this year. Coached by Victor Meneses Fonseca in Cartago
Centro, he trains 24 hours a week.

52KG

YOSBANY VEITIA SOTO CUBA (CUB)

23-year-old Yosbany Veitia is a stylish southpaw who has consistently excelled in his career.
One of the most successful athletes in World Series of Boxing history, he obtained a fearsome
record across his first two seasons in the competition. The 2013 AIBA World Championships
bronze medalist surprisingly lost both of his major finals this summer, so is eager for gold in
Doha.

52KG

YOEL SEGUNDO FINOL RIVAS VENEZUELA (VEN)

The 20-year-old Venezuelan star has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past year. Just 12
months after reaching the quarter-finals of the AIBA Youth World Championships, Rivas won
gold at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships after beating two AIBA World
Championships medalists in the event. A southpaw who trains 24 hours a week at the
Hermanos Varela Boxing Club, he impressed last season in the World Series of Boxing.

52KG

HU JIANGUAN CHINA (CHN)

The defending Chinese National Champion won two bouts in Season V of the World Series of
Boxing, where his busy style caused constant trouble for his opponents. Blessed with a fast jab
and excellent footwork, Jianguan is equally comfortable boxing off the back or front foot, and is
able to box at full pace for the entire duration of his bouts.

52KG

MADAN LAL INDIA (IND)

Lal has competed with aplomb all over the world, having earned medals from tournaments in
Cyprus, Pakistan and Finland over the course of his career. The Indian fighter also competed at

the 2013 AIBA World Championships, but was narrowly defeated by Alexandru Riscan. Now
aged 23, Lal is hoping to improve on his competition from two years ago.

52KG

OLZHAS SATTIBAYEV KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

One of the many members of the Season V winning World Series of Boxing Astana Arlans
team, Sattibayev is one of the most experienced members of the Kazakh squad, and achieved a
career best victory at the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships. Sattibayev rose to
prominence by winning the AIBA Cadet World Championships, before earning silver a year later
at the AIBA Junior World Championships. He reached the second round of the 2013 AIBA
World Championships, before losing to Michael Conlan by just one point.

52KG

AZAT USENALIYEV KYRGYZSTAN (KGZ)

Named the ASBC Discovery of the Year in 2013 and the January 2015 AIBA Boxer of the
Month, Usenaliyev began boxing in 2002, and made his first appearance in the AIBA World
Championships in 2009. Since then, the Kyrgyz fighter has competed in two further editions, but
has only won once in his three World Championships appearance. Buoyed by an excellent 2015
which included a memorable World Series of Boxing win over Andrew Selby, the orthodox
fighter is aiming for an improved performance at his fourth World Championships.

52KG

IAN CLARK BAUTISTA PHILIPPINES (PHI)

A talented 20-year-old who trains four hours a day at the PSC ABAP Boxing Gym Manila,
Bautista created headlines all over the world earlier this year and was described as the new
Manny Pacquiao following a spectacular knockout victory over Thongbang Seauphom in the
Southeast Asian Games.

52KG

ZARIP JUMAYEV TURKMENISTAN (TKM)

Jumayev is a high level boxer who reached the second round of the 2011 AIBA World
Championships just a year after competing in the AIBA Youth World Championships. The 23year-old then advanced to the third round of the 2013 World Championships where he defeated
Muhammad Waseem and Mohammad Aref Nazari. Educated at the National Institute of Sport
and Tourism of Turkmenistan, Jumayev is coached by Shohrat Kurbanov and Sabyr
Kseyhanov.

52KG

SHAKHOBIDDIN ZOIROV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Incheon 2014 Asian Games silver medallist and Sportaccord World Combat Games winner
Shakhobiddin Zoirov has been a member of Uzbekistans elite team for over four years, and is
performing very well in AOB competitions in 2015, having reached three major finals. The 22year-old is making his first AIBA World Championships appearance since 2011.

52KG

KORYUN SOGHOMONYAN ARMENIA (ARM)

Soghomonyan announced himself onto the world scene in 2009 when he won the AIBA Junior
World Championships, and he also earned victory at the 2011 EUBC European Youth
Continental Championships. The 22-year-old competed in the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, where he was narrowly eliminated by eventual bronze medalist David
Alejandro Jimenez. Soghomonyan moved up to Flyweight in 2014, and has looked impressive
at his new weight class.

52KG

ELVIN MAMISHZADA AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

A key member of the Azerbaijan Baku Fires World Series of Boxing team, Mamishzada earned
the best victory of his career at the Baku 2015 European Games when he claimed gold in his
home event. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Mamishzada has been boxing since 1999, and
was educated at the AZDBTIA Sport Academy. The London 2012 Olympian will be competing at
his fourth AIBA World Championships in Doha, and reached the quarter-finals of the last two
editions.

52KG

DANIEL ASENOV BULGARIA (BUL)

An 18-year-old sensation, Asenov achieved a stunning gold at the EUBC European

Confederation Boxing Championships to fully announce himself at elite level. Asenovs
achievement at Europes premier senior event came just a year after he won silver at the 2014
EUBC European Youth Continental Championships. An enthusiastic and aggressive boxer,
Asenov reached the quarter-finals of both the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and the
Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

52KG

MUHAMMAD ALI ENGLAND (ENG)

Sharing a name with the most famous boxer in history is not an easy task, but the 19-year-old
Ali is carving out an excellent reputation of his own. Tipped for the top by two-time professional
world champion Amir Khan, Ali started boxing because of Khans exploits at the Athens 2004
Olympic Games, and the current British National Champion won bronze at the recent EUBC
European Confederation Boxing Championships. Ali also has experience of high level AIBA
events, having won silver last year at the AIBA Youth World Championships.

52KG

HAMZA TOUBA GERMANY (GER)

A five-time German National Champion, Touba has benefited from the recent development of
boxing in Germany to enjoy excellent form this year. The 23-year-old was born and raised in
Neuss, and won bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games. Touba also performed well last
season in the World Series of Boxing for Rafako Hussars Poland, and he has reached the
second round of the past two AIBA World Championships.

52KG

NANDOR CSOKA HUNGARY (HUN)

Csoka has only competed in 44 competitive bouts, but secured an exceptional bronze medal at
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships earlier this year. Nicknamed Nandi,
the 18-year-old began boxing four years ago, and represented Hungary at the 2014 AIBA Youth
World Championships.

52KG

VINCENZO PICARDI ITALY (ITA)

A true veteran of the fight game, Picardi started boxing in 1997, and reached the quarter-finals
of the AIBA Junior World Championships five years later. The Italian has fought in five AIBA
World Championships, with his best result a bronze medal in 2007, and also finished third at the
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. A consummate family man, Picardi dedicated his Baku 2015
European Games silver medal to his children.

52KG

JOS KELVIN DE LA NIEVE LINARES SPAIN (ESP)

Born in the Dominican Republic, Linares became a Spanish citizen in 2000, and started boxing
later that year. A three-time EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships medalist,
the 29-year-old fought in the World Series of Boxing last season for British Lionhearts. Linares
has previously competed in three AIBA World Championships, where he has reached two
quarter-finals.

52KG

IHOR SOPINSKYI UKRAINE (UKR)

Following a youth career which included an appearance at the 2012 AIBA Youth World
Championships, Sopinskyi has become the number one Ukrainian Flyweight, and reached the
quarter-finals of the 2015 EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. The 21-yearold began boxing 10 years ago, and has a 77-21 record.

52KG

IVAN PAVICH NEW ZEALAND (NZE)

A tough southpaw, Pavich has been boxing for nine years and is an integral member of the
Hamilton Fighting Fit BC boxing club under the tutelage of coach Jeff Stutt. Pavich is no
stranger to competing at high level sporting events, having been a member of New Zealands
team at the 2010 World Rowing Championships. Aged 18 at the time, the Kiwi was the cox of
the men's eight rowing team after being scouted for the role in his high school canteen.

BANTAMWEIGHT (56 KG)

56KG

MOHAMMED HAMOUT MOROCCO (MAR)

A quarter-finalist at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, Hamout achieved an

outstanding victory in 2014 when he defeated Cubas London 2012 Olympic Games gold

medalist Robeisy Ramirez in the Mohamed VI Trophy. The 21-year-old lives and trains in Rabat,
and won three matches last season in the World Series of Boxing.

56KG

BILEL M'HAMDI TUNISIA (TUN)

MHamdi has reached the finals of five major competitions this year, including the All Africa
Games and the AFBC African Confederation Boxing Championships. The 23-year-old has
happy memories of competing in Qatar, having won medals at both the 2015 Doha International
Tournament and the 2011 Arabic Championships.

56KG

ROGERS SEMITALA UGANDA (UGA)

Semitala has been regarded as one of Ugandas most exciting boxers since he broke through
as a 16-year-old in 2011. A recent move up to Bantamweight proved to be a major success
when he won bronze at the AFBC African Confederation Boxing Championships.

56KG

ROBINELSON DE JESUS VIEIRA BRAZIL (BRA)

A true boxing veteran, the Brazilian has fought at two Olympic Games and two AIBA World
Championships. The 28-year-old recently showed his talent in AIBA Pro Boxing, and won
bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships in his return to AOB
competition.

56KG

ANDY CRUZ GOMEZ CUBA (CUB)

Faced with the pressure of replacing London 2012 Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez in
the Cuban squad, Gomez produced some terrific performances in Season V of the World Series
of Boxing, and claimed gold in both of the major American tournaments this summer. The 20year-old reached the quarter-finals of the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships, and has won
four tournaments over the past two years.

56KG

HECTOR LUIS GARCIA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DOM)

Garcia caused one of the shocks of last season in the World Series of Boxing when he snapped
the undefeated record of Magomed Gurbanov in spectacular fashion. Part of a new generation
of excellent Dominican talents, the Marino Minaya trained boxer won two silver medals at the
AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships and the Toronto 2015 Pan American
Games. The southpaw has an impressive boxing record of 105-14.

56KG

DAVID SEGUNDO PADILLA ECUADOR (ECU)

Residing in Pichincha, Padilla is a fast and entertaining boxer who likes to take risks in the ring.
The current Ecuadorian National Champion is establishing a firm fan base, and memorably won
the 2014 Pacific Cup in front of his home fans in Guayaquil.

56KG

JOSE DIAZ AZOCAR VENEZUELA (VEN)

The 26-year-old has competed in 204 bouts since he began his boxing career in 2003. A
southpaw with disarming strength, Azocar achieved a career best result this summer with
bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships. Away from the ring, the
Venezuelan is a Technical Operator at Petroleum of Venezuela.

56KG

SHIVA THAPA INDIA (IND)

Away from boxing, Thapa loves singing and dancing, while inside the ring he is a well-rounded
athlete who always has the capacity to entertain. The Indian won medals in both the AIBA
Junior and Youth World Championships, and reached the quarter-finals of the 2013 AIBA World
Championships. Thapa has named his father Padam as the most influential person in his life,
while elder brother Gobind also achieved success in boxing.

56KG

KAYRAT YERALIYEV KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

Yeraliyev mixes his boxing career with serving in the Kazakh army, and is looking to improve on
the bronze medal he won at the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships. The Sydney 2000
Olympic Games inspired Yeraliyev to take up boxing after two of his compatriots achieved gold
medals, while one of his sporting heroes is Roy Jones Jr. Away from the ring, he enjoys drinking
tea and eating plov, which is a rice dish cooked in a seasoned broth.

56KG

CHATCHAI BUTDEE THAILAND (THA)

Nicknamed Fresh, Butdee was named the 2013 Mens Athlete of the Year in Thailand after
claiming bronze at the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and winning the Southeast Asian
Games. The experienced 30-year-old is also a soldier who competes for the 1st Army Arai
Boxing Club, and his boxing idol is Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medalist Somjit
Jongjohor. Butdee will be competing in his fifth World Championships, which makes him one of
Thailands most successful boxers of all time.

56KG

YAKUB MEREDOV TURKMENISTAN (TKM)

After a decorated Youth career which included impressive performances at the ASBC Asian
Youth Championships and the AIBA Youth World Championships, Meredov has built an
impressive career at the elite level. The 22-year-old is a crafty southpaw who has competed in
133 bouts, and the Khazar resident will be looking to impress in his first senior AIBA World
Championships.

56KG

MURODJON AKHMADALIYEV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Akhmadaliyev emerged onto the boxing landscape in 2012 when he won silver at the AIBA
Youth World Championships, and won his first Uzbek National Championships a year later. Now
20, the Tashkent star is coming off a career best silver at the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing
Championships, and his switch to Bantamweight last year has proved to be a great success.

56KG

TRAN PHU CUONG VIETNAM (VIE)

One of Vietnams most exciting boxing prospects, Cuong trains at the Can Tho club, and has
recently moved up to Bantamweight following many years of success in the Flyweight division.

56KG

HAKAN ERSEKER QATAR (QAT)

A winner of 61 bouts since debuting in 2007, Ersekers first victory in AIBA Pro Boxing was
greeted with much praise and surprise after he defeated the number one ranked Benson
Gicharu. The 21-year-old possesses a lot of power for a Bantamweight, and his endurance is
also an elite attribute.

56KG

ARAM AVAGYAN ARMENIA (ARM)

Avagyan fought at the 2008 AIBA Youth World Championships, and reached the third round of
the 2013 AIBA World Championships to considerable acclaim. The 24-year-old trains 24 hours
a week at the Hayastan Sport Unity Boxing Club, and is trained by Karen Aghamalyan. An
orthodox fighter with a great jab, Avagyan won bronze at the EUBC European Confederation
Boxing Championships.

56KG

TAYFUR ALIYEV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

One of Azerbaijans brightest talents, Aliyev began boxing at ten-years-old, and after competing
at the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships, the 18-year-old won his first elite National
Championships earlier this year. Aliyevs senior level success continued with bronze at the Baku
2015 European Games.

56KG

DZMITRY ASANAU BELARUS (BLR)

A tall and awkward Bantamweight boxer, Asanau arrives in Doha after three golden tournament
victories this year, and a silver medal at the Baku 2015 European Games. The Aliaksandr
Stryzhak coached fighter has fought in both the AIBA Junior World Championships and the
AIBA Youth World Championships, and is emerging as one of the most exciting Belarusian
sporting talents.

56KG

FREDERIK LUNDGAARD JENSEN DENMARK (DEN)

A carpentry student and an avid fan of computer games, Jensen is also developing into a top
class boxer. The 19-year-old lives in Aalborg, and has competed in 71 bouts since 2007. The
Dane reached the quarter-finals of both major European events this year, and fought in the
2012 AIBA Youth World Championships.

56KG

QAIS DAD ASHFAQ ENGLAND (ENG)

After playing cricket and football from an early age, Ashfaq focused his attention to boxing at
eight-years-old after watching his cousin box. After dominating the British scene in his youth and
junior days, the Yorkshireman emerged onto the world scene by winning silver at the 2014
Commonwealth Games. 2015 has proved to be his most successful year to date, with two World
Series of Boxing victories, plus medals at the Baku 2015 European Games and the EUBC
European Confederation Boxing Championships.

56KG

MICHAEL CONLAN IRELAND (IRL)

One of Europes most successful fighters over the course of this decade, Conlan won bronze at
the London 2012 Olympic Games, and has twice reached the AIBA World Championships
quarter-finals. After qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games through his performances for
Italia Thunder in the World Series of Boxing, Conlan returned to AOB competition with gold at
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. His elder brother Jamie is an
undefeated professional boxer.

56KG

FRANCESCO MAIETTA ITALY (ITA)

Maietta has amassed a 55-10 boxing record, and has achieved a great deal of success since
taking up the sport in 2009. A bronze medal from the EUBC European Confederation Boxing
Championships represents his finest achievement, while he reached the second round of the
2014 AIBA Youth World Championships.

56KG

BAKHTOVAR NAZIROV RUSSIA (RUS)

The inaugural Baku 2015 European Games Bantamweight Champion, Nazirov has won his last
three major APB competitions, and is in terrific form ahead of Doha 2015. A confident and fluid
fighter, the Russian is based in Langepas, and gained valuable experience of international
competition at the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships.

56KG

MYKOLA BUTSENKO UKRAINE (UKR)

Since reaching the second round of the 2008 AIBA Youth World Championships, Butsenko has
excelled in high profile competition. The 24-year-old won silver at the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, and achieved three victories last season in the World Series of Boxing.
Butsenko was also nominated for the 2013 Ukrainian athlete of the year, and will be competing
at his third AIBA World Championships in Doha.

56KG

JAYDEN HANSEN AUSTRALIA (AUS)

Hansen has already fought in Doha this year when he reached the quarter-finals of the Doha
International Tournament. The Australian will turn 23 just prior to the start of the World
Championships, and will hope to celebrate with a series of impressive performances in the
event. He will be enthusiastic at fighting away from home after his experiences of competing at
the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, and the 2013 Roberto Balado Cup.

56KG

BOE LIONEL WARAWARA VANUATU (VAN)

One of the most exciting prospects in Oceania, Warawara has won all 35 of his national level
bouts, while his gold medal at the OCBC Oceania Confederation Boxing Championships clearly
represented the improvement he has made internationally. Widely heralded in his native
Vanuatu, the hard working 20-year-old has been personally funded by his father and coach Uru
during the course of his career.

LIGHTWEIGHT (60 KG)

60KG

REDA BENBAZIZ ALGERIA (ALG)

A former competitor in the AIBA World Junior and Youth Championships, Benbaziz reached the
second round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships. Since then, the Lightweight star has
been in sensational form, having won five bouts in the World Series of Boxing, and two gold
medals in AOB competition this year. Benbaziz began his boxing career aged 13, and was
treated to a ceremony in 2013 following his Mediterranean Games gold medal.

60KG

MAHMOUD ABDELAAL MAHMOUD ABDELAAL EGYPT (EGY)

Abdelaal emerged onto the boxing scene after reaching the second round of the 2010 AIBA
Youth World Championships, and won his first Egyptian National Championship a year later.
The Cairo based fighter has won medals in Morocco, Romania, Algeria, and Hungary this year,
while he also tasted success in Qatar with a Doha International Tournament bronze medal.

60KG

HASSAN ABDU ASUNI UGANDA (UGA)

Asunis serves as a soldier in the Ugandan Army, but the experienced Lightweight has begun to
establish a successful boxing career over the past year after returning to the sport. The 29-yearold achieved a tremendous bronze medal at the recent AFBC African Confederation Boxing
Championships, and will compete in his first ever international event at Doha 2015.

60KG

ROBSON DONATO CONCEICAO BRAZIL (BRA)

A veteran of three AIBA World Championships, Conceicao won silver at the 2013 edition in
Almaty. The AIBA Pro Boxing star began boxing aged 13, and enjoys cooking and taking care of

animals, while his favourite sporting memory occurred when he proposed to his wife during an
interview at the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games. Conceicaos boxing idols are Roy
Jones Jr and Floyd Mayweather, and he will be looking to maintain the momentum he gained by
winning the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships.

60KG

LAZARO JORGE ALVAREZ CUBA (CUB)

Alvarez is the man to beat in Doha, having won the last two AIBA World Championships in the
Lightweight division. The Cuban has been a fixture on the world scene since placing second at
the 2007 AIBA Cadet World Championships, and claimed a London 2012 Olympic Games
bronze medal. Alvarez has already earned a quota for Rio 2016 after his success in Season V
of the World Series of Boxing.

60KG

LINDOLFO DELGADO GARZA MEXICO (MEX)

The Mexican began his boxing career in 2004, and is currently based in Monterrey, Nuevo
Leon. Garza reached the second round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and has
recently won silver medals at the Central American & Caribbean Games and the 2015 Pan
American Games. Still just 20-years-old, the World Series of Boxing star was ranked in the top
five Lightweights last season.

60KG

JOSE LUIS ROSARIO PUERTO RICO (PUR)

After a strong youth career, Rosario has become fully established as an elite boxer by winning
four medals this year in various strong events. The Puerto Rican mixes boxing with a career as
an industrial engineer, and won four of his five bouts last season in the World Series of Boxing
for Puerto Rico Hurricanes.

60KG

LUIS ANGEL CABRERA VENEZUELA (VEN)

Despite being just 20-years-old, Cabrera has competed in 185 bouts during the course of his
career thus far. The Luis Pascual Mendez coached fighter trains at the Deportivo Miranda
Boxing Club in Caracas, where his average training time is 24 hours a week. Cabrera won
bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships this summer, and also
won the 2015 Pan American Games Qualifier.

60KG

DAISUKE NARIMATSU JAPAN (JPN)

Narimatsu reached the third round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and is in good form
ahead of his arrival in Doha after winning bronze at the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing
Championships.. A ten-year boxing veteran, Narimatsu trains 20 hours a week at the SelfDefense Forces Physical Training School under the tutelage of Yoshiyuki Hirano.

60KG

ZAKIR SAFIULLIN KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

After starting to box at 12-years-old, Safiullin has now been fighting for over half of his life,
and credits the sport as a career which makes him stronger in all aspects of life. Family is very
important to Safiullin who has named his father and brothers as his heroes. The two-time
Kazakh National Champion and World Series of Boxing star mixes defensive prowess with a
keen attacking intent, and he enjoys reading psychological books in his spare time.

60KG

DORJNYAMBUU OTGONDALAI MONGOLIA (MGL)

Awarded the ASBC Asian Discovery of the Year 2014, Otgondalai has been the most
successful boxer in his continent over the past year, having won both the ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships and the Incheon 2014 Asian Games. Doha 2015 is the
third AIBA World Championships that he has qualified for, after competing in the 2011 and 2013
editions.

60KG

KWON CHOL GUK NORTH KOREA (PRK)

Guk juggles his boxing career while serving as a soldier in the North Korean army, and the
Pyongyang resident has won the last two DPR Korean National Championships. Appropriately
born on Boxing Day 1988, the Lightweight reached the quarter-finals of the 2015 ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships.

60KG

PACHANYA LONGCHIN THAILAND (THA)

A newcomer to the international level, Longchin entered boxing from the world of Muay Thai,
and most recently delighted his home fans in Bangkok after enjoying a successful 2015 ASBC
Asian Confederation Boxing Championships. Speed and movement represent two of Longchins
main assets, and the creativity of his shots is also impressive.

60KG

ELNUR ABDURAIMOV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Abduraimov has won three bronze medals in 2015, and the 21-year-old is beginning to look a
real talent under the watchful eye of coach Mars Kuchkarov. A former competitor in the AIBA
Junior and Youth World Championships, Doha 2015 will be the biggest competition of
Abduraimovs career.

60KG

ALTAF ALEM MOHAMED SADEQ ABDULLATEEF QATAR (QAT)

Abdullateef is a soldier who speaks both Arabic and English, while his hobbies include
swimming and weightlifting. At 33, the Lightweight is a veteran of the Qatari team, and is related
to football player Waleed Hamza. Abdullateef has previously competed in two AIBA World
Championships, and medalled in two major Doha based competitions over the past year.

60KG

ALBERT SELIMOV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

A bonafide European boxing legend, Selimov won the 2007 AIBA World Championships after
becoming one of the few men in history to defeat Vasyl Lomachenko. The Azeri fighter later
claimed bronze in the 2009 event, and has since established a formidable record in the World
Series of Boxing. Selimov has already qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games through his
WSB achievements, and enjoys playing football and basketball in his spare time.

60KG

ELIAN DIMITROV BULGARIA (BUL)

Dimitrov is an intelligent orthodox fighter who enjoys swimming, fishing and walking in the forest
when hes not fighting in the ring. The 24-year-old won bronze at the EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships at home in Bulgaria, and competed in the 2013 AIBA
World Championships.

60KG

SOFIANE OUMIHA FRANCE (FRA)

A bronze medalist from the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships, Oumiha has won three
tournaments this year, and claimed silver at the Baku 2015 European Games. Highly supported
at home in Toulouse, Oumiha has been preparing for Doha 2015 at a Cuban training camp, and
recently won the best boxer award at the Grand Prix in Usti nad Labem.

60KG

OTAR ERANOSYAN GEORGIA (GEO)

Currently enjoying the most successful year of his career so far, Eranosyan claimed a famous
silver medal at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships, and also won his
second Georgian National Championships earlier this year. Eranosyan began his boxing career
at nine-years-old, and fought at the 2009 AIBA Junior World Championships.

60KG

SEAN McCOMB IRELAND (IRL)

An exciting southpaw, McComb reached the third round of the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, and recently won bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games. Coached by
Michael and Harry Hawkings at the Holy Trinity Boxing Club, the 23-year-old recently attracted
major media interest in Ireland after he prevented two counts of burglary in one day.

60KG

DOMENICO VALENTINO ITALY (ITA)

Heavily tattooed and tremendously talented, Valentino is a true Italian boxing icon who has won
five AIBA World Championships medals, including a gold, silver and three bronzes. The 31year-old currently competes in AIBA Pro Boxing, and also achieved success in the World Series
of Boxing. A fan of Juventus football club, Valentino will be hoping to earn his sixth World
Championships success in Doha.

60KG

ENRICO LA CRUZ NETHERLANDS (NED)

A member of the Velberter Boxing Club in the German Bundesliga, La Cruz has won two
European events this year in Germany and Serbia, and also sealed bronze at the EUBC
European Confederation Boxing Championships. The Dutch fighter competed for British
Lionhearts in Season V of the World Series of Boxing.

60KG

ADLAN ABDURASHIDOV RUSSIA (RUS)

Despite continual success in Russian and European based AOB events, Abdurashidov will
finally make his AIBA World Championships debut in Doha after reaching the quarter-finals of
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. The 25-year-old has won 12
matches in the World Series of Boxing, and boasts excellent stamina and determination.

60KG

JOSEPH CORDINA WALES (WAL)

Cordina has qualified for the past two AIBA World Championships, and will be confident of
making the second round in Doha for the first time after enjoying a successful 2015. The
Welshmans partner Lauren gave birth to their baby girl named Sofia earlier this year, a month
before he won gold at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships in Sofia,
Bulgaria.

60KG

JOSHUA KEIRL AUSTRALIA (AUS)

A boxer blessed with fast hands and a terrific work ethic, Keirl brings excitement every time he
steps foot in the ring. The Victoria resident trains at the Collingwood BC boxing club, and has
enjoyed a strong 2015 after achieving two silver medals. Keirl began his career at Light
Welterweight, but his move down to the Lightweight division has proved to be a very successful
one.

60KG

CHAD MILNES NEW ZEALAND (NZL)

Milnes began boxing in 2006 in an attempt to lose weight in his teenage years, and it took just
two years of training for him to win a bronze medal at the New Zealand Junior National
Championships. Since then, the 23-year-old has continued to build an impressive medal
collection, and has particularly impressed at international events in Taipei and Helsinki. Named
the most Scientific Boxer at the 2013 New Zealand National Championships, Milnes is a tactical
fighter who is constantly thinking throughout his fights.

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64 KG)

64KG

ABDELKADER CHADI ALGERIA (ALG)

The vastly experienced Chadi rose to prominence at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games when he
reached the quarter-finals. The orthodox fighter later qualified for the London 2012 Olympic
Games, and has also appeared at two AIBA World Championships where he made the second

round both times. Chadi recently found success in AIBA Pro Boxing, and successfully adapted
back to AOB competition this summer.

64KG

KAGISO BAGWASI BOTSWANA (BOT)

A strong and speedy southpaw, Bagwasi competed at the 2013 AIBA World Championships
aged 20, and has won three gold and two bronze medals this year. Bagwasi began boxing in
2009, while his brother Kabelo is also a member of the Botswana National Squad.

64KG

ABDELHAK AATAKNI MOROCCO (MAR)

Aatakni began his international boxing career at the 2006 AIBA Junior World Championships
where he reached the second round, and claimed silver at the World Military Games in 2011.
That same year, Aatakni won gold in the Arab Games, which was held in Doha. A soldier by
trade, the 27-year-old fought at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and won his second Military
World Championships medal last year.

64KG

RONAN NAHUEL SANCHEZ ARGENTINA (ARG)

Sanchez won his first Argentinean National Tournament aged 18 in 2011, and has established
himself as an integral part of the Argentina Condors World Series of Boxing team. The orthodox
fighter trains 21 hours a week under Head Coach Polo Rodriguez in Buenos Aires.

64KG

MOVLADDIN ARTHUR BIYARSLANOV CANADA (CAN)

Nicknamed the Chechen Wolf, Biyarslanov is one of Canadas brightest boxing prospects. The
20-year-old is a powerful southpaw fighter who rose to prominence after qualifying for the third
round of the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships. Since then, the Canadian star has taken
the American sporting world by storm, and he won the 2015 Pan American Games on home soil
in Toronto.

64KG

YASNIER TOLEDO LOPEZ CUBA (CUB)

Perhaps the most polished southpaw fighter in the world, Toledo topped the Light Welterweight
rankings last season in the World Series of Boxing, and earned himself a Rio 2016 Olympic
Games quota in the process. With two-time AIBA World Championships silver medals, a
London 2012 Olympic Games bronze, plus gold medals from the 2011 Pan American Games
and the 2015 AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships, Toledo is fully formed as
a world class fighter, and is ready to share his talents in Doha 2015.

64KG

DANIELITO ZORRILLA PUERTO RICO (PUR)

Part of a new generation of talented young Puerto Rican fighters, Zorrilla represents his country
with pride, and delighted his fans with a stunning silver medal at the AMBC American

Confederation Boxing Championships. The 21-year-old started boxing in 2007, and medalled in
his first National Championships five years later.

64KG

LUIS MARTIN ARCON DIAZ VENEZUELA (VEN)

Ranked eighth last season in the World Series of Boxing, Diaz performed wonderfully at the
2013 AIBA World Championships where he lasted until the quarter-finals. The 23-year-old has
competed in 195 bouts since his debut, and many of his best performances came this summer
when he won bronze at both the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and the AMBC American
Confederation Boxing Championships.

64KG

MANOJ KUMAR INDIA (IND)

Indian veteran Manoj Kumar gained valuable experience of the conditions in Qatar when he
won the Doha International Tournament earlier this year. Kumar has previously competed in
three AIBA World Championships, including the 2013 edition where he reached the quarterfinals. A former London 2012 Olympian, he also works on the Indian Railways.

64KG

LIM HYUN CHUL KOREAN REPUBLIC (KOR)

20-year-old Chul won three Korean Junior and Youth National Championships in his early
career, while 2015 has proved to be a very successful year with four impressive medals across
various international competitions. The orthodox fighter trains at Daejun University, and his twin
brother Lim Hyun Seok is also a boxer.

64KG

AHMAD GHOSSOUN SYRIA (SYR)

One of the youngest boxers who will be competing in Doha, Ghossoun has only recently turned
19, but has already impressed in his senior career after winning bronze at the ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships. Based in Damascus, the Syrian reached the third round
of the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships, and will be competing in his first elite World
Championships. His brothers Sumar, Mohammad, Alaaldin and Ali also all box.

64KG

WUTTICHAI MASUK THAILAND (THA)

Masuk combines his boxing by serving in the Thai Air Force, and the southpaw has been
involved in both careers since 2003. Coached by Omar Puentes Malagon and inspired by
Manus Boonjumnong, the 25-year-old has dominated the Light Welterweight division in Asia
over the past year, and will be competing in his third AIBA World Championships in Doha.

64KG

AZIZ BEBITOV TURKMENISTAN (TKM)

A competitor in the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, Bebitov has consistently won
medals during his elite career. The 21-year-old was educated at the National Institute of Sport

and Tourism of Turkmenistan, and trains 36 hours a week. Having fought in 98 senior bouts so
far, Bebitov will be hoping to reach three figures of fights in Doha.

64KG

FAZLIDDIN GAIBNAZAROV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Having fought in two AIBA World Championships, Gaibnazarov is highly experienced at this
level of boxing. The Uzbek star reached the quarter-finals in 2011 where he was only defeated
by the legendary Vasyl Lomachenko, and also impressed in 2013. He also made the quarterfinal stages of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and will be keen to qualify for his second
Olympic Games with a strong AIBA World Championships performance.

64KG

THULASI THARUMALINGAM QATAR (QAT)

An AIBA Pro Boxing athlete, Tharumalingam is an exciting Light Welterweight who has
competed in 98 career bouts. A former competitor in the German Bundesliga, Tharumalingam
looked impressive in his opening APB win over Ding Tianlong.

64KG

LORENZO SOTOMAYOR COLLAZO AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

Born in Cuba but now representing Azerbaijan, Collazo began his boxing career in 2000 and
won the Cuban National Championships in 2009. The 30-year-old became the Azeri National
Champion in 2014, and has won three tournaments this year, including the Baku 2015
European Games. Away from the ring, Collazo enjoys dancing.

64KG

PAT McCORMACK ENGLAND (ENG)

Nominated as the BBCs 2011 Young Sports Personality of the Year after winning the AIBA
Junior World Championships, McCormack was inspired to box after watching classic matches
with his dad, while his childhood hero was Mike Tyson. The 20-year-old won silver this year at
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships, and he and twin brother Luke both
claimed gold at the England Boxing Elite National Championships last April.

64KG

DEAN WALSH IRELAND (IRL)

The nephew of Irelands Head Coach Billy Walsh, Dean began boxing in 2001, and won bronze
at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. A two-time Irish National
Champion, Walsh is a skilful fighter who works hard in the gym. Away from boxing, he enjoys
playing table tennis.

64KG

VINCENZO MANGIACAPRE ITALY (ITA)

The third ranked Light Welterweight last season in the World Series of Boxing, Mangiacapre
sealed a sensational bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games, and also won the 2014
European Union Championship. A tough orthodox fighter, the 26-year-old is a former AIBA
World Championships bronze medalist, and won bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

64KG

EVALDAS PETRAUSKAS LITHUANIA (LTU)

Petrauskas won bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games at just 20-years-old, just two years
after winning silver in the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships. A quarter-finalist from the
2013 AIBA World Championships, Petrauskas has competed in 273 career bouts, and currently
competes in AIBA Pro Boxing. A car enthusiast in his spare time, the 23-year-old won bronze at
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships.

64KG

DMITRI GALAGOT MOLDOVA (MDA)

The Moldovan reached the third round of the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, and
appeared at his first senior World Championships a year later. Galagot earned silver in the 2013
EUBC European Championships, and reached the second round of the AIBA World
Championships later that year. Coached by Petru Caduc in Briceni, he is a tall and awkward
fighter.

64KG

VITALIY DUNAYTSEV RUSSIA (RUS)

The current EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships gold medallist, Dunaytsev
won five matches for Russian Boxing Team last season in the World Series of Boxing, and
reached the quarter-finals of the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships. At 23, the Russian is
beginning to dominate his fights, and will be a dangerous proposition in Doha.

64KG

JOHAN EDUARDO OROZCO OJEDA SPAIN (ESP)

Born in Colombia but now a Spanish citizen, Ojeda is nicknamed El Talento and certainly lived
up to that moniker by reaching the quarter-finals of the EUBC European Confederation Boxing
Championships. A former Spanish National Champion, the 21-year-old has only been boxing for
six years, but has defeated vastly more experienced opponents over the course of his young
career.

64KG

VIKTOR PETROV UKRAINE (UKR)

Petrov has won an incredible 214 of his 228 bouts, and earned medals in both the AIBA Youth
and Junior World Championships in his early life. At senior level, the 20-year-old made his
World Series of Boxing debut earlier this year, and won bronze at the Baku 2015 European
Games.

64KG

DAVID BIDDLE AUSTRALIA (AUS)

Adelaides David Biddle reached the second round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and
has already won two gold medals this year ahead of his arrival in Doha. The 26-year-old was
one of Australias most highly regarded boxers in his teenage years, but left the sport after the
demands of training while raising his child and working full-time proved too much. His return to
the ring has seen the use of a new aggressive style, which is currently paying dividends.

64KG

COLAN CALEB NAURU (NRU)

One of Naurus most popular athletes, Caleb has enjoyed a successful summer after winning
silver medals at both the OCBC Oceania Confederation Boxing Championships and the Pacific
Games. A veteran of international events after competing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games,
he narrowly missed out on qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The rugged Caleb
will be a difficult opponent for anybody he faces in Doha.

WELTERWEIGHT (69 KG)

69KG

WALID SAID MOHAMED SEDIK MOHAMED EGYPT (EGY)

Mohamed enters the AIBA World Championships in tremendous form after winning medals in
five tournaments this year, including the Doha International Tournament. The 22-year-old rose
to prominence after triumphing at the 2010 AFBC African Youth Continental Championships,
and reached the third round of the AIBA Youth World Championships later that year.

69KG

MUSA RAHMAN LAWSON GHANA (GHA)

Born and raised in Accra, Lawson is following the path set by Ghanas excellent boxers of the
past. The 22-year-old has enjoyed international experience after competing at the 2010 AIBA
Youth World Championships and the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and is a key member of the
Reformers Boxing Club.

69KG

MOHAMMED RABII MOROCCO (MAR)

One of the biggest worldwide boxing success stories of 2015, Rabii was the number one ranked
Welterweight in Season V of the World Series of Boxing after seven consecutive victories, and
qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the process. Voted the Boxer of the Season by
WSBs huge online audience, the orthodox Moroccan star has continued to impress by winning
gold at the AFBC African Confederation Boxing Championships.

69KG

ALBERTO IGNACIO PALMETTA ARGENTINA (ARG)

Palmetta trains at the aptly named KO Gym in Buenos Aires and is coached by Jorge
Ochenduszka. The tall Welterweight is one of Argentinas most successful boxers, and will be
competing in his first AIBA World Championships in Doha. Nicknamed El Mudo, the 25-year-old
won bronze in both of the marquee American events this year.

69KG

RONIEL IGLESIAS SOTOLONGO CUBA (CUB)

Ever since he won the 2005 Cuban National Championships as a 16-year-old, Roniel Iglesias

Sotolongo has been viewed as a virtuoso boxing talent. By 2012, the Cuban had achieved
gold medals at the 2006 AIBA Junior World Championships, 2009 AIBA World Championships,
2011 Pan American Games, and the London 2012 Olympic Games. His success has continued
in 2015, with a strong season in the World Series of Boxing, and the AMBC American
Confederation Boxing Championships gold medal.

69KG

LESTER NORMANDY MARTINEZ GUATEMALA (GUA)

Martinez became the first Guatemalan boxer to win a medal in an AIBA event when he earned
silver at the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships. The 19-year-old has begun to establish
himself at the elite level of boxing, and will compete at his first senior international event in
Doha.

69KG

MARVIN CABRERA VERGARA MEXICO (MEX)

One of Mexicos most successful World Series of Boxing competitors, the 22-year-old reached
the second round of the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and his AOB form has also been
impressive this year. The son of a former professional boxer, the Mexican southpaw had his first
fight in 2000, and has a love for photography outside the ring.

69KG

GABRIEL JOSE MAESTRE PEREZ VENEZUELA (VEN)

The son of a master builder and a housewife, Maestre was born and grew up in the
neighborhood of La Aduana. After a childhood playing baseball, the captain of Caciques de
Venezuela began boxing aged 13, and soon began to enjoy success. He made the quarterfinals of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and won a tremendous bronze medal at the 2013
AIBA World Championships.

69KG

LIU WEI CHINA (CHN)

Wei won two matches last season in the World Series of Boxing for China Dragons, and
achieved a career best performance at the 2014 Giraldo Cordova Cardin Memorial Tournament
in Havana, Cuba when he eliminated 2013 AIBA World Championships silver medalist
Arisnoide Despaigne en route to the gold medal.

69KG

YASUHIRO SUZUKI JAPAN (JPN)

Named the 2011 Best Boxer of the Year in Japan, Suzukis triumph was significant as he had
severely injured his right arm by accidentally smashing into a window the year before. A 12-year
boxing veteran, Suzuki is one of the most experienced members of the Japanese squad, and
will be fighting in his third AIBA World Championships. Born in Hokkaido and coached by
Hirokuni Moto, the orthodox Japanese boxer is rapidly approaching his prime boxing years.

69KG

DANIYAR YELEUSSINOV KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

Perhaps the most successful Asian boxer over the past two years, Yeleussinov kickstarted his
career with gold in the 2010 Asian Games, and enjoyed a remarkable 2013 when he triumphed
in both the AIBA World Championships, and the Asian Championships. Twice named the AIBA
Elite Mens Boxer of the Year, the 24-year-old takes inspiration from legendary figures including
Serik Konakbayev, Bekzat Sattarkhanov, Oscar De La Hoya and Sugar Ray Leonard, and
enjoys playing football and table tennis in his spare time.

69KG

TUVSHINBAT BYAMBA MONGOLIA (MGL)

Named the best boxer at the 2010 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Memorial Tournament, Byamba has
been boxing since he was 11-years-old. The multi-time Mongolian National Champion fought in
his first AIBA World Championships in 2007, and Doha 2015 will represent his fourth
appearance in the world class event. Byamba incorporates an excellent defence which uses
clever head movement, alongside clubbing blows from both hands.

69KG

EUMIR FELIX MARCIAL PHILIPPINES (PHI)

One of Asias most highly regarded young boxers, Marcial won the 2011 AIBA Junior World
Championships in impressive fashion just three years after he took up training for the first time.
Awarded the Best Asia Youth Boxer of the Year two years later, the 19-year-old was heavily
praised at the time by Filipino boxing legend Romeo Brin. Those kind words have proved to be
accurate, as Marcial has taken 2015 by storm after winning the Southeast Asian Games, and
earning silver in the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships.

69KG

SAYLOM ARDEE THAILAND (THA)

Ardee made his AIBA World Championships debut ten years ago while still in his teenage years,
and has competed in four more editions since. The Thai fighter reached the quarter-finals of the
2013 event, and has aspirations to finally medal in his sixth World Championships in Doha. A
recent switch to Welterweight has given the 29-year-old a new lease of life, which makes the
orthodox hitter a dangerous proposition.

69KG

HZAM NABAH QATAR (QAT)

Nabah has been boxing since 1992, and the left handed fighter has competed for the Qatar
National Team since 2004. The 2014 Doha Open Championships gold medalist fought at the
2011 and 2005 AIBA World Championships, while his boxing idol is Mike Tyson.

69KG

PARVIZ BAGHIROV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

The Baku 2015 European Games Welterweight gold medalist, Baghirov won five matches last
season in the World Series of Boxing for the Azerbaijan Baku Fires Franchise. The 2012 AIBA
Youth World Championships bronze medalist trains at the Neftchi Boxing Club and is coached

by Vugar Alakbarov. A thinking fighter who always produces clever tactics in his bouts, Baghirov
enjoys reading books in his spare time.

69KG

PAVEL KASTRAMIN BELARUS (BLR)

Hailing from the Brest Region of Belarus, Kastramin won the Liventsev Memorial Tournament
earlier this year before claiming silver at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing
Championships, which was his second successive medal in the high level event. The 24-yearold fought at the 2013 AIBA World Championships where he was eliminated in the first round.

69KG

SIMEON CHAMOV BULGARIA (BUL)

A key member of the Bulgarian squad, Chamov trains 20 hours a week at the CSKA Sofia
Boxing Club under Head Coach Mihail Takov. The Bulgarian reached the third round of the
2013 AIBA World Championships, and achieved a career best triumph in the 2014 European
Union Championships.

69KG

JOSHUA KELLY ENGLAND (ENG)

Kelly made his major tournament debut at the Baku 2015 European Games, and earned a
bronze medal after a successful event. The AIBA Youth World Championships bronze medallist
is coached by his father Paul, and started boxing during childhood to gain confidence.

69KG

ADAM NOLAN IRELAND (IRL)

Nolan quit his early boxing career to become a police officer, but while stationed in Bray he
found the gym of Peter Taylor, who is the coach and father of Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor.
Under Peters tutelage, Nolan competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the 2013
AIBA World Champions. The 28-year-old is a southpaw, and a fan of Liverpool football club.

69KG

EIMANTAS STANIONIS LITHUANIA (LTU)

Stanionis won the AIBA August Boxer of the Month award after his gold medal at the EUBC
European Confederation Boxing Championships. The 21-year-old is one of Europes most
exciting talents, and currently competes in AIBA Pro Boxing. A competitor at the 2013 AIBA
World Championships, Stanionis is a huge basketball fan, while his boxing idol is Vasyl
Lomachenko.

69KG

YOUBA NDIAYE SISSOKHO SPAIN (ESP)

Born in Senegal but now residing in Mallorca, Spain, Sissokho recently won bronze at the
EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships to showcase his emerging reputation as
a quality Welterweight. The tall fighter is coached by Rafael Lozano, and enjoys visiting the
cinema in his spare time.

69KG

CLARENCE GOYERAM SWEDEN (SWE)

Goyeram emerged at the 2008 AIBA Youth World Championships and won his first Swedish
National Championships four years later. The 24-year-old competed at the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, and achieved a career best performance this summer at the EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships when he won bronze. The Swedish star cooks and listens
to music while relaxing, and is coached by Patrick Bogere.

69KG

YAROSLAV SAMOFALOV UKRAINE (UKR)

Boasting an enviable 143-23 career record, Samofalov has enjoyed a successful 2015 where he
has won three medals, including bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games. The Ukrainian
began boxing at 12-years-old, and developed his aggressive style at senior level over the past
two years.

69KG

NATHAN WEBBER AUSTRALIA (AUS)

An orthodox fighter who mixes strength and skill, Webber has been boxing since he was 12year-old, and is currently trained by Glenn Rushton at the Stretton boxing club. Webber
describes himself as goal orientated, highly motivated and confident in his abilities, and the
current Australian National Champion has enjoyed tremendous sparring over the past year with
the likes of Jeff Horn and Leonardo Zappavigna.

69KG

JOSHUA NYIKA NEW ZEALAND (NZL)

Despite having only competed in 28 elite bouts, Nyika has established himself as New
Zealands number one Welterweight. The fast fighter benefits from excellent footwork, and likes
to move around the ring to frustrate his opponents. Educated in Law, both Joshua and his
brother David won gold at the OCBC Oceania Confederation Boxing Championships, and the
intelligent Rick Ellis trained fighter has prepared intensely for Doha.

MIDDLEWEIGHT (75 KG)

75KG

ZIBANI CHIKANDA BOTSWANA (BOT)

A soldier who trains at the Eastern Military Garrison, Chikanda is emerging as one of Africas
most successful Middleweights. The experienced 30-year-old has used his power very well this
year, with two significant TKO victories over Akililu Getachew and Lassina Keita.

75KG

HOSSAM HUSSEIN BAKR ABDIN EGYPT (EGY)

After four appearances in AIBA Pro Boxing including a victory over Michel Tavares, Abdin
returned to AOB competition with a gold medal at the AFBC African Confederation Boxing
Championships. The Egyptian star reached the quarter-finals of the 2004 AIBA Junior World

Championships, and achieved the same result at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. A consistent
medal winner of the course of his career, the orthodox right handed fighter will be competing at
his third AIBA World Championships in Doha.

75KG

YAHYA EL-MEKACHARI TUNISIA (TUN)

El-Mekachari has fond memories of competing in Doha after winning the 2011 Arabic
Championships in Qatar, and he advanced to the second round of the AIBA World
Championships later that year. A London 2012 Olympian, the 25-year-old secured a bronze
medal at the AFBC African Confederation Boxing Championships earlier this summer.

75KG

ARLEN LOPEZ CARDONA CUBA (CUB)

A strong and powerful fighter, Cardona has firmly established himself as the number one Cuban
Middleweight, and won gold at both the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships
and the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games. The 22-year-old has won his last seven AOB
tournaments, and has also excelled in the World Series of Boxing.

75KG

MARLO JAVIER DELGADO ECUADOR (ECU)

Delgado is one of the most successful South American boxers in AIBA Pro Boxing, and has won
three of his five matches in the pro competition. The orthodox fighter returned to AOB events
with bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships, and is in tremendous
form ahead of Doha 2015. Delgado also represented his country in the London 2012 Olympic
Games.

75KG

MISAEL URIEL RODRIGUEZ OLIVAS MEXICO (MEX)

Combative and aggressive, Olivas gives 100% in every fight he competes in which will make
him a dangerous proposition in Doha. At just 21-years-old, the Mexican won two bronze medals
this year in the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships and the Toronto 2015
Pan American Games, and also contested in the World Series of Boxing.

75KG

ANTHONY CAMPBELL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

Campbell has been boxing since 2002, and admits that the sport has helped him throughout his
life. The 25-year-old has competed in the World Series of Boxing since its very first season, and
has consistently performed well in USA national events.

75KG

ENDRI JOSE SAAVEDRA PINTO VENEZUELA (VEN)

Having competed in 362 bouts at the age of just 24, Pinto is one of Venezuelas most
experienced boxers. The right handed fighter began his fight training in 2001, and began to
establish himself in domestic and South American tournaments from 2010. After amassing a

winning record last season in the World Series of Boxing, the Jose Valor trained fighter won
bronze at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships.

75KG

VIKAS KRISHAN YADAV INDIA (IND)

Yadav works as a police officer in Haryana, and pulling double duty has produced superb
results for the 23-year-old through his already decorated career. Just a year after he clinched
gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships, Yadav won bronze at the 2011 AIBA World
Championships. A London 2012 Olympian, the southpaw has already fought in Doha this year,
and is training very hard at the Bhiwani Boxing Club.

75KG

SAJAD MEHRABI IRAN (IRN)

The multi-time Iranian National Champion is in excellent form this year, and was named the
Athlete of March by the Asian Boxing Confederation following his gold medal at the Fajr
Tournament. Mehrabi began boxing at 13, and studied at the Islamic Azad University of
Borujerd.

75KG

WAHEED ABDERREDHA WAHEED IRAQ (IRQ)

Waheed fought at the 2009 AIBA World Championships and six years on, will return to the
grand stage in Doha. A tricky southpaw, the 32-year-old Iraqi won silver at the 2015 Doha
International Tournament after a narrow defeat to Australias Daniel Lewis. Waheed has named
his parents and his wife as the most influential people in his life.

75KG

ZHANIBEK ALIMKHANULY KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

Alimkhanuly has earned a well deserved reputation as one of the most successful
members of the Astana Arlans World Series of Boxing Franchise, and he is also the reigning
AIBA World Championships Middleweight gold medalist. The decorated star began boxing aged
nine at a gym close to his childhood home. He prefers to fight at mid-range, where his fast
hands and power shots can be used to their full effect. Hard work, clear goals and self
confidence are attributes he believes any successful boxer should have, while his heroes
include Beijing 2008 Olympic Games bronze medalist Kanat Islam.

75KG

BEKTEMIR MELIKUZIYEV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

An emerging talent who is competing in the first year of his elite career, Melikuziyev dominated
the Youth Middleweight division in 2014, when he won both the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic
Games and the AIBA Youth World Championships. The Maruf Akhmedov coached fighter is just
19-years-old, but proved he can compete at the senior level when he defeated current AIBA
World Champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly during his run towards ASBC Asian Confederation
Boxing Championships gold. Away from the ring, Melikuziyev enjoys reading books.

75KG

TRUONG DINH HOANG VIETNAM (VIE)

After a brace of consecutive Southeast Asian Games bronze medals, Hoang finally clinched
gold in the celebrated event this year, before reaching the quarter-finals of the ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships. 2015 represents a decade in the sport for the 24-yearold Vietnamese athlete, who will be fighting in a major event outside of Asia for the very first
time.

75KG

ABDULLA ABDULRAHMAN AL-HADI QATAR (QAT)

Born and raised in Doha, Al-Hadi will be fighting in his home city at the AIBA World
Championships. The 29-year-old Middleweight has been a fixture on the Asian boxing scene
over the past ten years, and won the Doha Open Championships last year.

75KG

KHAYBULA MUSALOV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

Part of a fantastic generation of fighters to emerge from Dagestan, Musalov has won three
events this year, plus Baku 2015 European Games silver. The 25-year-old has experience of
high level competition after fighting in the World Series of Boxing Season IV final, while he
enjoys reading detective stories in his free time.

75KG

ZAAL KVACHATADZE GEORGIA (GEO)

The Georgian has competed in the past two AIBA World Championships where he reached the
second round in both events. Kvachatadze has twice won bronze at the EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships.

75KG

ZOLTAN HARCSA HUNGARY (HUN)

Harcsa belongs to a boxing family, as his elder brother Norbert is also a member of the
Hungarian National Team. The 22-year-old memorably reached the quarter-finals of the London
2012 Olympic Games, and repeated that achievement a year later at the AIBA World
Championships. Early medals at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships and Youth
Olympic Games broadcasted Harcsas potential, and he is a fearsome Middleweight when on
top form.

75KG

MICHAEL O'REILLY IRELAND (IRL)

OReilly pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the Baku 2015 European Games when he
defeated a tough field to claim gold in Azerbaijan. The Irish star was recently publicly honoured
in his hometown of Portlaoise after his summer achievements, where he was joined by Head
Coach Pat Ryan. He will be attending his first AIBA World Championships in Doha, but did
reach the quarter-finals of the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships.

75KG

SALVATORE CAVALLARO ITALY (ITA)

After a successful youth and junior career, Cavallaro began 2014 with two impressive medals in
European AOB events, and has continued to excel since. The 20-year-old won bronze at the
EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships, and also clinched two victories last
season in the World Series of Boxing.

75KG

MAX VAN DER PAS NETHERLANDS (NED)

A member of the MBR Hamm team in the Bundesliga, Van Der Pas has medalled in four
significant events this year, and arrives in Doha in tremendous form. A huge fan of cinema, the
Dutch fighter also takes inspiration from London 2012 Olympic Games gold medalist Katie
Taylor.

75KG

TOMASZ JABLONSKI POLAND (POL)

At 26, the strong Polish fighter is enjoying the most successful year of his career after winning
EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships silver, and earning six victories in the
World Series of Boxing for Rafako Hussars Poland. Jablonski reached the second round of the
2011 AIBA World Championships, and will be confident of improving on that performance in
Doha.

75KG

PETR KHAMUKOV RUSSIA (RUS)

Khamukov has already qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games following an undefeated
season in the World Series of Boxing, and returned to AOB competition in style with gold at the
EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. Known for his devastating knockout
power, the 24-year-old Russian will be competing at his first major international event in Doha.

75KG

VALERII KHARLAMOV UKRAINE (UKR)

Residing in Odessa and coached by Mihailo Serzhaniuk at the Kolos Boxing Club, Kharlamov
won his first Ukrainian National Championships in 2014, and reached the quarter-finals of the
EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. The 21-year-old is an entertaining
fighter who boxes with plenty of energy.

75KG

DANIEL LEWIS AUSTRALIA (AUS)

Since winning the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011, Daniel Lewis has developed into one
of Australias most successful boxers, and he boasts AIBA World Championships experience
after competing in the 2013 edition. The Sydney star earned valuable experience of the
conditions in Qatar after triumphing at the 2015 Doha International Tournament, which should
serve as an advantage in the World Championships. Lewis only recently moved up to
Middleweight, but looks strong and confident at his new weight class.

75KG

JONATHAN KEAMA PAPUA NEW-GUINEA (PNG)

Keama achieved one of the most emotional gold medals of 2015 after winning the Pacific
Games in his hometown of Port Moresby. Hailing from the rural inland villages of Central
Province, the 22-year-old initially showed talent in the sport of Volleyball, before switching to
boxing. Inside the ring, Keama is a rapid puncher who is equally adept at counter-attacking.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81 KG)

81KG

ABDELHAFID BENCHABLA ALGERIA (ALG)

The flagbearer of the Algerian delegation in the London 2012 Olympic Games, Benchabla lived
up to that honour by qualifying for the quarter-finals of that event. An incredibly resilient and
disciplined boxer, the 29-year-old has succeeded in every format of boxing. The winner of many
World Series of Boxing bouts, Benchabla has recently enjoyed success in AIBA Pro Boxing, and
is a veteran of two AIBA World Championships.

81KG

ABDELRAHMAN SALAH ARABY EGYPT (EGY)

Araby won gold at the Doha International Tournament earlier this year, so will feel confident of
emerging victorious once more in Qatar. The Cairo based fighter has earned medals across
three continents this year, and is in the best form of his career.

81KG

HASSAN SAADA MOROCCO (MAR)

A newcomer to the international scene, Saada consistently excelled at Youth level in Morocco,
and is one of the biggest success stories from the Chaouia B Boxing Club. Big things are
expected from the 21-year-old in the future, but after his bronze at the AFBC African
Confederation Boxing Championships, the future may be now.

81KG

MARCOS RUBEN ESCUDERO BESANA ARGENTINA (ARG)

One of the most inexperienced boxers to qualify for Doha, Besana has only had 23 bouts in his
career, but his talent level earned him a bronze medal at the AMBC American Confederation
Boxing Championships. The 21-year-old also competed in the World Series of Boxing last
season, and is coached by Ivan Protti at the IMAD Boxing Club.

81KG

JUAN CARLOS CARRILLO COLOMBIA (COL)

Carrillo has fought in over 400 bouts, and earned two bronze medals in the major American
tournaments this year. The Barranquilla born fighter enjoyed an amazing youth career where he
medalled at both the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships and the Singapore 2010 Youth
Olympic Games.

81KG

JULIO CESAR DE LA CRUZ CUBA (CUB)

Unmatched on the world scene in recent years at Light Heavyweight, La Cruz has won the past
two AIBA World Championships in spectacular style, and the Cuban team captain earned a
quota for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games through his World Series of Boxing success. At 26, the
Cuban is approaching his prime years, but stunningly lost a continental event when he was
defeated by Albert Ramirez in the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships.
Losing is not something La Cruz is used to, and he will be aiming for a third successive title in
Doha.

81KG

STEVE NELSON UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

Former U.S. Army veteran Steven Nelson has only been boxing since early 2010 after he took
up the sport to lose weight. Having only having competed in 10 bouts at the time, Nelson
entered the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, and made it all the way to the final of that event. Since
then, the naturally talented American has dominated the US Light Heavyweight scene, and now
has aspirations of winning a medal in the AIBA World Championships.

81KG

ALBERT RAMON RAMIREZ DURAN VENEZUELA (VEN)

A fast and fluid left handed fighter, Duran enjoyed the greatest moment of his career thus far
when he eliminated the iconic Julio Cesar De La Cruz in the AMBC American Confederation
Boxing Championships. The Venezuelan has enjoyed an electrifying 2015, after winning silver
at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, and finishing as the fourth ranked Light
Heavyweight in Season V of the World Series of Boxing.

81KG

HASSAN SHAHINI IRAN (IRN)

At 27-years-old, Shahini is enjoying the most fruitful period of his career thus far, and won
bronze at the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships this summer. An entertaining
fighter who uses his excellent jab with intensity, Shahini has managed to successfully replace
AIBA Pro Boxing star Ehsan Rouzbahani in the Iranian squad.

81KG

ADILBEK NIYAZYMBETOV KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

A London 2012 Olympic Games silver medalist and two-time AIBA World Championships
runner-up, Niyazymbetov will be hoping to finally win the gold medal in Doha following a brace
of consecutive final defeats to Cubas Julio Cesar De La Cruz. The current ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships and Incheon 2014 Asian Games Champion cites
Muhammad Ali and Roy Jones Jr as his boxing idols, and enjoys playing football in his spare
time.

81KG

KIM HYEONG KYU KOREAN REPUBLIC (KOR)

Kyu fought at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, before making the first of two AIBA
World Championships appearances a year later. The orthodox fighter trains at the Korea
National Sports University in Seoul.

81KG

ERKIN ADYLBEK UULU KYRGYZSTAN (KGZ)

Part of a new generation of strong and powerful Asian Light Heavyweights, the tall Uulu uses
his reach effectively, and has a tremendous will to win. The two-time Kyrgyz National Champion
will be competing in his first major worldwide event in Doha, and is hoping to make his home of
Bishkek proud.

81KG

ALAALDIN AZIZ GHOSSOUN SYRIA (SYR)

Ghossoun enjoyed a tremendous 2013 AIBA World Championships when he reached the third
round after defeating Hrvoje Sep and Osmar Bravo, and has consistently medalled in Asian
events since. Part of a boxing family, Ghossouns brothers Sumar and Mohammad are also
members of the Syrian National team.

81KG

ELSHOD RASULOV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

Rasulov enjoyed a tremendous teenage career when he won two AIBA Cadet World
Championships medals, plus gold at the 2004 AIBA Junior World Championships. His senior
career proved to be even more successful, peaking with a silver medal at the 2009 AIBA World
Championships, and a bronze in the 2011 edition. Doha 2015 will reflect the first time Rasulov
has competed at a World Championships since 2011, and he is keen to finally win gold in the
event.

81KG

HAKAN NURAYDIN QATAR (QAT)

The Doha resident mixes his boxing career with life in the armed forces, and reached the
second round of the 2005 AIBA World Championships. A former Military World Championships
bronze medalist, Nuraydin will be a big fan favourite at the upcoming World Championships.

81KG

TEYMUR MAMMADOV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

Formerly an incredibly successful Heavyweight, Mammadov moved down to Light Heavyweight

just before the Baku 2015 European Games, and soon won gold in his new weight class. The
tall fighter previously won two consecutive AIBA World Championships medals at Heavyweight,
plus a London 2012 Olympic Games bronze. Away from the ring, Mammadov enjoys watching
movies.

81KG

MIKHAIL DAUHALIAVETS BELARUS (BLR)

A rugged fighter who loves fighting at close range, the 25-year-old Belarusian has established a
successful career in the World Series of Boxing for Azerbaijan Baku Fires. In AOB competition,

Dauhaliavets qualified for the 2011 AIBA World Championships and the London 2012 Olympic
Games.

81KG

HRVOJE SEP CROATIA (CRO)

An incredibly popular boxer in Croatia, Sep has won 20 bouts in the World Series of Boxing,
while he has also lifted three WSB Team Trophies. Trained by Leonard Pijetraj, Sep is a
thoughtful orthodox boxer, who will be competing in his fourth AIBA World Championships, and
recently won bronze at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships.

81KG

JOSHUA BUATSI ENGLAND (ENG)

Born to Ghanaian parents, Buatsi is an exciting Light Heavyweight prospect who has enjoyed a
very successful year. The 22-year-old won bronze at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing
Championships, plus two gold medals including the English National Championships.
Additionally, the fleet-footed English fighter made his World Series of Boxing debut for British
Lionhearts.

81KG

JOSEPH WARD IRELAND (IRL)

Ward won the 2011 EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships at just 17-years-old,
and the southpaw sensation claimed his second title in that event earlier this year. Currently
competing in AIBA Pro Boxing, the Irish fighter has every punch in the book, and won bronze at
the 2013 AIBA World Championships. A former AIBA Youth and Junior World Champion, many
are expecting Ward to impress in Doha.

81KG

VALENTINO MANFREDONIA ITALY (ITA)

Manfredonia was the best competitor for Italia Thunder in Season V of the World Series of
Boxing, and earned a Rio 2016 Olympic Games quota after his undefeated campaign. The 26year-old Italian later claimed Baku 2015 European Games silver, and looks to be in sensational
form ahead of his first AIBA World Championships.

81KG

PETER MULLENBERG NETHERLANDS (NED)

A representative of the Dutch Army, Mullenberg is also a very successful boxer who recently
won silver in the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. Mullenberg is a former
two-time winner of the World Military Championships, and will be fighting at his fourth AIBA
World Championships in Doha after reaching the quarter-finals in 2013.

81KG

CEM KARLIDAG TURKEY (TUR)

Karlidag lacks international experience, but is blessed with an industrious work ethic and a
tenacious style which frequently unsettles opponents. The 25-year-old is coached by
Muhammet Ali Kolu, and enjoys swimming and watching movies in his spare time.

81KG

OLEKSANDR KHYZHNIAK UKRAINE (UKR)

One of Europes brightest Light Heavyweight prospects, Khyzhniak won the 2012 AIBA Youth
World Championships, and has emerged as a senior star after his exploits in the World Series
of Boxing. The 20-year-old earned bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games, and has a strong
and controlling jab.

81KG

PASEFIKA ITI IKITAU AMERICAN SAMOA (ASA)

One of the youngest Light Heavyweight boxers who will be competing in Doha, the 20-year-old
Apia resident has enjoyed the best year of his career thus far, having medaled in three events
including the OCBC Oceania Confederation Boxing Championships.

81KG

AARON SPAGNOLO AUSTRALIA (AUS)

Spagnolo started his boxing career in 2008, and won his first Youth National Championship just
six months after he first stepped into the gym. Now 24, he has continued to impress in the elite
ranks, and has won three gold medals over the past year. The Australian Light Heavyweight can
punch powerfully with either hand, and has the ability to recover well in his fights.

HEAVYWEIGHT (91 KG)

91KG

CHOUAIB BOULOUDINAT ALGERIA (ALG)

Vastly experienced, incredibly tough and popular all around Africa, the Algerian Heavyweight
was born in Constantine which was named by the Romans in honor of emperor Constantine the
Great. 10 World Series of Boxing wins, three AIBA Pro Boxing triumphs, plus two previous AIBA
World Championships visits make Bouloudinat a huge threat in Doha.

91KG

DAVID BAWAH AKANKOLIM GHANA (GHA)

Akankolim trains at the Ghana Armed Forces in Accra, and is also a soldier away from the ring.
He began his career at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships, and also competed at the
2014 Commonwealth Games. The 22-year-old carries significant power, and could cause some
upsets in the upcoming AIBA World Championships.

91KG

ABDELDJALIL ABOUHAMADA MOROCCO (MAR)

A tall and well conditioned fighter, Abouhamada fought at the 2013 AIBA World Championships,
and established a successful World Series of Boxing career with Morocco Atlas Lions. The 23-

year-old trains at the Kawakb Marrakech Boxing Club, and gained valuable international AOB
experience last year after competing in two competitions in Cuba.

91KG

YAMIL ALBERTO PERALTA JARA ARGENTINA (ARG)

One of the most successful Heavyweight boxers in World Series of Boxing history, the
Argentine now competes in AIBA Pro Boxing. Blessed with a winning mentality, he was first
introduced to boxing through his uncle, who led him to the gym of the successful Raul Horacio
Balbi. The orthodox 24-year-old won bronze at the 2013 AIBA World Championships.

91KG

JUAN GONCALVES NOGUEIRA BRAZIL (BRA)

Due to standing 1.77 metres tall as a 12-year-old, the young Nogueira was introduced to boxing
by his best friend who invited him to a class at the Brazilian Olympic Center. Now 27, the
Brazilian fell in love with the sport and has medalled in many high profile events over the past
two years. Nogueiras boxing heroes include Mike Tyson and Eder Jofr.

91KG

ERISLANDY SAVON COTILLA CUBA (CUB)

As the nephew of three-time Olympic Champion Felix Savon, Erislandy had big shoes to fill
when he began his boxing career, but he has now firmly established himself as one of the best
Heavyweights in the world. Named the World Series of Boxing Season IV Boxer of the Year
after helping Cuba Domadores to the WSB title, Savon has won all 17 of his matches in the
team competition. The 2008 AIBA Youth World Championships gold medallist has never been
past the quarter-finals in his two previous AIBA World Championships, and is eager to rectify
that statistic in Doha.

91KG

JULIO CESAR CASTILLO TORRES ECUADOR (ECU)

An entertaining and powerful Heavyweight, Torres thrilled audiences all over the world last
season in the World Series of Boxing, and won a deserved bronze medal at the AMBC
American Confederation Boxing Championships. The 27-year-old Ecuadorian southpaw fights
with plenty of movement, and the London 2012 Olympian will be competing in his fourth AIBA
World Championships.

91KG

JOSHUA TEMPLE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

Temple is a highly rated prospect who turned down football scholarships from prestigious
American universities to establish his boxing career. The 22-year-old is a two-time Elite National
Champion, and performed well for USA Knockouts in Season V of the World Series of Boxing.
Trained by his father Will and guided by Al Mitchell, the tall Temple could be one to watch in
Doha.

91KG

REZA MORADKHANI IRAN (IRN)

A powerful and strong competitor who recently won bronze at the ASBC Asian Confederation
Boxing Championships, Moradkhani is one of Irans most popular boxers. The 29-year-old will
be competing in his second AIBA World Championships, after reaching the second round in
2011.

91KG

IHAB DARWEISH AL-MATBOULI JORDAN (JOR)

The second of six children to Palestinian refugees who settled in Baqaa, his brothers Adel,
Faraj, Mohammad and Ahmad have all represented Jordan in different age groups at the
international level. The orthodox fighter was the first Jordanian boxer to compete at an Olympic
Games when he qualified for London 2012, and he won a gold medal at the Doha International
Tournament earlier this year. Al-Matbouli has reached the third round in three previous AIBA
World Championships.

91KG

VASILIY LEVIT KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

The top ranked Heavyweight in Season V of the World Series of Boxing, Levit qualified for the
Rio 2016 Olympic Games through his exploits in the competition. Fast for a Heavyweight and
blessed with excellent stamina, Levit also offers strength, pressure and a clinical ability to finish
fights. Away from boxing, he enjoys reading about history, while his own boxing hero is Mike
Tyson. Doha 2015 will be his third AIBA World Championships, and his first in four years.

91KG

JAKHON QURBONOV TAJIKISTAN (TJK)

Named the 2006 Boxer of the Year in Tajikistan following a gold medal at the Asian Games,
Qurbonov has competed in five previous AIBA World Championships, but has never been past
the second round of the event. A two-time Olympian, the Mirzo Shamsiyev and Parviz
Akhmedov coached boxer has been a high level operator for over a decade now, and will be
hoping his sixth World Championships can be his most successful yet.

91KG

RUSTAM TULAGANOV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

A young Heavyweight who will turn 24 on the third competition day of Doha 2015, Tulaganov is
full of confidence after winning medals at four events in 2015 thus far. Educated in Tashkent at
the Uzbekistan State Institute of Physical Culture, Tulaganov reached the quarter-finals of the
2013 AIBA World Championships.

91KG

ABDULKADIR ABDULLAYEV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

Educated at the Institute of Physical Culture, Abdullayev is one of the most successful
Heavyweight boxers in World Series of Boxing history, and underlined his AOB competition
credentials with gold at the Baku 2015 European Games. Fearsomely powerful, the 27-year-old
orthodox fighters enjoys watching movies away from the ring.

91KG

SIARHEI KARNEYEU BELARUS (BLR)

The Belarusian won the 2014 World University Championships, and also claimed bronze at the
2011 AIBA World Championships. An established Heavyweight who frequently reaches the
latter stages of high profile events, the 26-year-old qualified for the London 2012 Olympic
Games quarter-finals, and has gained recent experience in the German Bundesliga.

91KG

PAUL OMBA BIONGOLO FRANCE (FRA)

One of the youngest and most inexperienced Heavyweights who will be competing in Doha,
Biongolo has only fought in 46 bouts so far in his career. Despite his lack of ring time, the 19year-old won the Boxam Tournament earlier this year, and reached the quarter-finals of both
major European events this summer.

91KG

ROMAN FRESS GERMANY (GER)

An emerging German talent, Fress emerged with a bronze medal at the 2009 AIBA Junior World
Championships, and also participated in the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships. A boxer
with strong family ties, Fress has plenty of skill and resilience in the ring.

91KG

NIKOLAJS GRISUNINS LATVIA (LAT)

The 31-year-old Latvian veteran reached the semi-finals of the 2015 EUBC European
Confederation Boxing Championships, and has previously competed in three past editions of
the AIBA World Championships.

91KG

ROY KORVING NETHERLANDS (NED)

A keen football fan in his youth, Korving swapped sports aged eight when he received a
punching bag for his birthday. A former Sport & Exercise student, the 20-year-old has won two
tournaments this year, and is expected to impress in Doha.

91KG

IGOR JAKUBOWSKI POLAND (POL)

One of the most successful Heavyweights in Season V of the World Series of Boxing,
Jakubowski is one of Polands most successful modern day boxers, and recently won silver at
the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. The Konin resident won five
tournaments in 2014, and reached the second round of the 2011 AIBA World Championships as
a Light Heavyweight.

91KG

YEVGENIY TISHCHENKO RUSSIA (RUS)

An elegant southpaw with a powerful left hook, Tishchenko claimed silver at the 2013 AIBA
World Championships, and is being tipped by many boxing fans to improve on that
accomplishment in Doha. The 24-year-old Russian won five matches last season in the World

Series of Boxing, and clinched gold this summer at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing
Championships.

91KG

GEVORG MANUKYAN UKRAINE (UKR)

Manukyan began his boxing career at 12-years-old, and reached the quarter-finals of the 2009
AIBA Junior World Championships. The Ukrainian has been a successful fixture on the
European Heavyweight scene over the past few years, and sealed bronze at the Baku 2015
European Games. A keen fan of tennis and football, Manukyan won his World Series of Boxing
debut in 2015 against a tough Russian opponent.

91KG

JASON WHATELEY AUSTRALIA (AUS)

A tall boxer with plenty of high level experience, Whateley won silver at the 2015 Doha
International Tournament earlier this year, and also fought in the 2013 AIBA World
Championships. Whateley mixes his own preparations by training other athletes, where he has
worked alongside elite swimmers and members of the AFL club Hawthorn.

91KG

DAVID NYIKA NEW ZEALAND (NZE)

The younger member of the famous Nyika boxing brothers, David is only 20-years-old, but has
dominated a vast array of tournaments over the past year, including strong events in Warsaw,
Canberra, Glasgow, and Shokodra. A past competitor in both the AIBA Junior and Youth World
Championships, the in-form Nyika is in excellent form ahead of his first elite World event, and
believes he has the ability to compete with the best Heavyweights in the world.

SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+ KG)

+91KG

MOHAMED GRIMES ALGERIA (ALG)

One of the strongest African boxers who will be competing in Doha, Grimes is the defending
Algerian National Champion and accumulated a brace of medals this summer in the AFBC
African Confederation Boxing Championships and the All Africa Games.

+91KG

MOHAMMED ARJAOUI MOROCCO (MAR)

Arjaoui is one of the Moroccos most popular athletes, and fought for the AIBA Pro Boxing
Super Heavyweight Championship earlier this year against Erik Pfeifer. The powerful 28-yearold reached the quarter-finals of both the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games, and
has competed in two AIBA World Championships.

+91KG

MICHAEL SEKABEMBE UGANDA (UGA)

A serving army sergeant who trains at the People's Defence Forces Boxing Club, the 35-yearold Sekabembe has been boxing for over half his life. Last year, the Super Heavyweight won
bronze at the Commonwealth Games, and claimed another podium place in the AFBC African
Confederation Boxing Championships. A former discus and javelin thrower, Sekabembe spends
his time away from the ring tending cassava and tomato gardens.

+91KG

RAFAEL DUARTE LIMA BRAZIL (BRA)

A 13 year veteran inside the squared circle, Lima has enjoyed a successful 2015 after winning
bronze at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, and gold in the Pan American Games
Qualifier. The defending Brazilian National Champion has an aggressive style, and will be
competing in his first AIBA World Championships since 2007.

+91KG

SIMON KEAN CANADA (CAN)

After competing as a linebacker on his high-school football team, Kean was forced to recover
from a car accident not long after which almost left him without a leg. After returning to fitness,
the Canadian reached the quarter-finals of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and won bronze
this summer at the AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships.

+91KG

LEINIER EUNICE PERO CUBA (CUB)

A former AIBA Youth World Championships and Youth Olympic Games gold medalist, Pero is
also a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist in both the Heavyweight and Super
Heavyweight divisions. Pero won five matches in the World Series of Boxing last season, and
will be fighting in his first AIBA World Championships, His younger brother Dainier just won the
2015 AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships.

+91KG

EDGAR ALBERTO RAMIREZ VARGAS MEXICO (MEX)

Vargas has only just turned 20, and will be one of the youngest Super Heavyweights to compete
in Doha. The Mexico City fighter is light on his feet, and carries power in both hands. Following
a learning season in the World Series of Boxing for Mexico Guerreros and a bronze at the
AMBC American Confederation Boxing Championships, Vargas is looking to gain more
experience in the AIBA World Championships.

+91KG

EDGAR RAMON MUNOZ VENEZUELA (VEN)

A boxer for over 22 years, Munoz carries considerable knowledge on his broad shoulders, and
is in superb form after silver medals at both the AMBC American Confederation Boxing
Championships and the 2015 Pan American Games. An orthodox fighter, Munoz competed at
the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, and will be making his first AIBA World Championships
appearance since 2007.

+91KG

WANG ZHIBAO CHINA (CHN)

One of the key members of Chinas World Series of Boxing squad, Zhibao won two matches
last season, and returned to AOB competition with a superb silver at the ASBC Asian
Confederation Boxing Championships. Based in Heilongjiang, the tall 22-year-old has excellent
energy, and a fast right hook.

+91KG

SATISH KUMAR INDIA (IND)

Coached by Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu at the SSCB boxing club, Kumar reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 AIBA World Championships. The 26-year-old hails from Bulandshahar city in
Uttar Pradesh, where his father is a farmer, and his elder brother works in the Army. Kumar also
joined the Army in 2008, and began boxing a year later.

+91KG

HUSSEIN EISHAISH HUSSEIN IASHAISH JORDAN (JOR)

Iashaish has only recently turned 20, and will be one of the youngest Super Heavyweights to
compete in Doha. Despite his tender years, the Amman based fighter has been training for five
years, and won gold at the 2015 Doha International Tournament to gain valuable experience of
the conditions in Qatar.

+91KG

IVAN DYCHKO KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ)

Dychko has been a medal machine over the course of his decorated career, with a list of
accolades including a bronze and silver medal from consecutive AIBA World Championships,
plus a London 2012 Olympic Games bronze. The tall star also won the deciding match in
Season V of the World Series of Boxing for the Astana Arlans Franchise. Away from the ring, he
enjoys watching classic movies, and spending time with his daughter.

+91KG

BAKHODIR JALOLOV UZBEKISTAN (UZB)

A confident and aggressive Super Heavyweight, Jalolov has won four tournaments this year in
Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Germany, and reached the quarter-finals of the ASBC
Asian Confederation Boxing Championships.

+91KG

MAHAMMADRASUL MAJIDOV AZERBAIJAN (AZE)

One of the most dominant Super Heavyweight fighters on Earth, Majidov is a current AIBA Pro
Boxing fighter and the reigning two-time AIBA World Champion. The London 2012 Olympic
Games bronze medalist cuts an imposing figure in the ring, and will be among the favourites to
win gold again in Doha.

+91KG

FILIP HRGOVIC CROATIA (CRO)

The most successful Super Heavyweight in World Series of Boxing history, the 23-year-old has
won 20 bouts in the competition, and qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after stopping
six opponents last season. The current European Champion reached the quarter-finals of the
2013 AIBA World Championships, and began his rise in boxing with the gold medal at the 2010
AIBA Youth World Championships.

+91KG

JOSEPH JOYCE ENGLAND (ENG)

After an early sporting career which included rugby and athletes, Joyce began boxing at 22 after
hitting a punching bag at his university gym for the first time. The orthodox fighter graduated
with a degree in fine arts, and still regularly paints. Citing influences as diverse as Muhammad
Ali, Lennox Lewis, Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh, Joyce won the Baku 2015 European
Games, and earned six victories in Season V of the World Series of Boxing.

+91KG

TONY VICTOR JAMES YOKA FRANCE (FRA)

A tall and charismatic Parisian, Yoka currently competes in AIBA Pro Boxing, and recently won
bronze at the Baku 2015 European Games. The former AIBA Youth World Championships
silver medalist and Youth Olympic Games winner competed at the 2013 AIBA World
Championships, and is an entertaining fighter to watch when on full form.

+91KG

MIKHEIL BAKTHIDZE GEORGIA (GEO)

Bakthidze fought at the 2013 AIBA World Championships, and won gold at the 2011 European
Championships in Turkey. A highly respected athlete in his native Georgia, the 27-year-old is
coached by Davit Tsiklauri and resides in Zestafoni. Away from the ring, Bakthidze enjoys
swimming.

+91KG

FLORIAN SCHULZ GERMANY (GER)

Aged just 21, the talented German star has already won 58 bouts in his career, and earned a
career best silver at the EUBC European Confederation Boxing Championships. Schulz has
been highly rated since winning bronze at the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships, and was
introduced to the sport after his mother persuaded him to begin boxing.

+91KG

MIHAI NISTOR ROMANIA (ROM)

Compact and stocky, Nistor is a four-time Romanian National Champion and a veteran of two
previous AIBA World Championships. The 24-year-old famously stopped London 2012 Olympic
Champion Anthony Joshua at the 2011 European Champions, and recently won the AIBA Pro
Boxing Super Heavyweight title.

+91KG

ALI EREN DEMIREZEN TURKEY (TUR)

An AIBA Pro Boxing competitor with plenty of power, Demirezen has been boxing for ten years
and competed at the 2013 AIBA World Championships. The Turkish athlete has won medals at
many European events over the past two years, and enjoys swimming and reading in his leisure
time.

+91KG

JOSEPH GOODALL AUSTRALIA (AUS)

After a hip injury curtailed his dreams of becoming an Australian rules footballer, Joseph
Goodall switched to boxing in 2009 and has been described as a potential top Heavyweight of
the future. Nicknamed Big Bad Joe, Goodall trains under decorated coach Glenn Rushton, and
the 23-year-old sparred last year with former world title challenger Alex Leapai.

+91KG

PATRICK MAILATA NEW ZEALAND (NZE)

Born in Apia, Samoa but a representative of New Zealand, Patrick Mailata began boxing after
he injured his knee in rugby league, and just two years after his debut he narrowly lost to
Joseph Parker in the New Zealand National Olympic Trials. Mailata comes from a boxing family
as his father also competed in the sport, and the three-time National Champion takes inspiration
from former Heavyweight star David Tua.