Saidrakhimov, Khalokov, and Mullojonov is one step away from a medal as Zoirov left the tournament in the preliminary

Defending world champion Shakhobidin Zoirov (54 kg) was eliminated in the way of quarterfinals after losing to Japan's Tomoya Tsuboi on a 3-2 split decision.

Lazizbek Mullajonov (+92 kg) beat England's hope Delicious Orie and his next fight will be against Davit Chaloyan of Armenia.

Youth Olympic Games champion Abdumalik Khalokov (60 kg) stopped Slovenian Tadej Cernoga. Khalokov will face his old rival Vsevolod Shumkov of the RBF. Shumkov once lost to Khalokov at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship in 2018.

In the last match for Uzbek boxers, Madiyar Saidrakhimov (92 kg) vanquished Kazakh neighbor Aibek Oralbay in a Central Asian battle. Saidrakhimov tries to pass Lewis Williams of England to guarantee a medal.

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