Kazakh boxer Nazym Kyzaibay won her third world title at the 2025 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia. She defeated Russia’s Iuliia Chumgalakova in the 48-kilogram final, becoming Kazakhstan’s first three-time world boxing champion. Teammates Alua Balkibekova and Aida Abikeyeva also secured gold medals, contributing to five overall medals for Kazakhstan, finishing third in the rankings.
Kazakh boxer Nazym Kyzaibay achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2025 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships held from March 9 to 16 in Niš, Serbia. Competing in the 48-kilogram category, she triumphed in the final against Russian athlete Iuliia Chumgalakova. This victory marks Kyzaibay as Kazakhstan’s first three-time world boxing champion, having previously secured titles in 2014 and 2016.
This significant accomplishment not only highlights Nazym Kyzaibay’s exceptional boxing skills but also underscores Kazakhstan’s growing prominence in the sport. The national team showcased remarkable talent by securing multiple medals, including golds by Kyzaibay and her teammates, ultimately finishing third in the championship rankings.
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