Zoirov beat a home fighter, Giyasov lost in Central Asian duel..

Reigning world champion Shakhobiddin Zoirov (-54 kg) became the first among Uzbek boxers. He went to the ring with Tamir Galanov from Serbia and won him with a score of 5:0.

Madiyar Saidrakhimov, who replaced Sanjar Tursunov in the national team in 92 kg, beat Uladzislau Smiahlikau of Belarus as young talented Uzbek "Golden boy" Abdumalik Khalokov outboxed Jasin Ljama of Macedonia in his first bout in 60 kg at the World Championship.

WBA Intercontinental super lightweight champion as a professional fighter Shakhram Giyasov tried to make a successful return in 71 kg against Aslanbek Shymbergenov of Kazakhstan but fails to win in Central Asian battle.