Most amateur boxers from Azerbaijan actually suck. Their boxing federation pays the AIBA to get medals.
Parviz Baghirov is average at best. He would be a journeyman in the pro ranks. You can buy judges, not talent.
that's harsh, we're not that bad
Parviz lost to a very good Kazakh fighter today but I think he can still qualify for Rio if he wins the 3rd place fight. He beat Roniel Iglesias in the quarters who is a very good fighter.
Selimov is probably the best we've got atm but we have some other good young fighters coming through like Mamishzada and Mammadov
Comment