The 63rd edition of the international boxing tournament, "Beogradski Pobednik," concluded in Obrenovac. The event, held from May 12 to 18, brought together more than 200 boxers from 24 countries. The competition took place at the Sports and Cultural Center and was free for the public, with direct broadcasts on TV Arena Fight. Serbian boxers shone brightly in front of their home fans.
Serbian representatives displayed excellent form throughout the tournament, with nine of our boxers and boxers reaching the finals. Notably, Natalija Šadrina in the 60-kilogram category defeated Italian Irma Testu and was awarded the prize for the best female boxer of the tournament. The final in the 75-kilogram category between Almir Memić and Jovan Nikolić also attracted significant attention.
The award for the best boxer of the tournament went to Jovan Nikolić, while Milena Matović secured gold after a Serbian final against Nikolina Gajić. Notable performances also came from Nina Radovanović and Anastasija Lukajić. The tournament once again confirmed the quality of Serbian boxing with victories over competitors from countries like Ukraine, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and others.
By: Marko Spasojević
{1-2 sentence opinionated comment in English as a passionate Balkan sports fan. Express a strong take on the topic. End with a question or provocative statement to invite replies. Sound like a real fan, not a journalist.} COMMENT: The Serbian boxing scene is on fire, dominating the "Beogradski Pobednik" tournament yet again. Does this mean we're witnessing the rise of a new boxing powerhouse in the Balkans?