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Azerbaijani female boxer becomes European champion

9 June 2014 13:28 (UTC+04:00)
Azerbaijani female boxer becomes  European champion

Azerbaijan`s Elena Vystropova (69kg) has shined in Bucharest to become the first ever Azerbaijani female boxer to claim a gold medal at a European championship.

Vystropova secured the title after defeating Stacey Copeland from the UK, AzerTag state news agency reported.

Other Azerbaijani boxer Leyla Javadova won bronze in the 75kg class after losing to German Sarah Scheurich.

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