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Kazakhstan eyes at least one gold at Rio Olympic boxing

Xinhua, February 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

Kazakhstan's boxers will at least repeat their London Olympic results at the Rio Olympics this summer, said Serik Konakbaev, the vice president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the president of the Asian Boxing Confederation, here on Friday.

At the London 2012 Olympics, Kazakhstan's boxers grabbed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

According to Konakbaev, boxing level around the world has risen to a new level and the situation has set new goals and challenges for kazakh coaches. Changes were made to the physical and psychological preparation for the kazakh boxers.

In addition, he expressed his opinion on the participation of professional boxers in the upcoming Olympic Games.

He said that this problem has not yet found a complete solution. "We need a formal authorization from the International Olympic Committee. This is a very sensitive issue, because the process of preparation of amateur boxers and professional boxers significantly different."

"For example, professional boxers after a fight of 12 rounds take a break for 3-4 months, but during the Olympic Games boxers have to hold at least five fights. We need specific conclusions of experts and trainers," added Konakbaev. Enditem