▪️Newly minted South Africa’s quarter-finalist Lukho Gijana leads the charge today, squaring off against Russia’s Matvey Shestakov in a light-welterweight battle
September 9, 2026
Five African boxers step into the ring today as Day 2 of the Eurasia Dauria Cup heats up in Chita, Russia.
With two fighters already secure in the quarter-finals, Africa’s contingent looks set to improve on its performance in this elite youth international tournament.
Newly minted South Africa’s quarter-finalist Lukho Gijana leads the charge today, squaring off against Russia’s Matvey Shestakov in a light-welterweight battle.
Gijana and Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewas are the two African boxers who have booked their quarter-final tickets.
Tewas eliminated Kenya’s Phelix Ochieng to book a place in the tournament’s final eight in the lightweight class.
Four more African prospects are fighting today to join them.
Here is the full line-up of match-ups:
Light-welterweight Junior Nicholas (Angola) vs. Roman Yaroshenko (Russia 2)
Welterweight Nghishongwa Paulus (Namibia) vs. Dorzhi Tsydenov (Russia 2
Welterweight
Arion Fraser (South Africa) vs. Sameeh Zoabi (Israel)
Light-Middleweight Haungenya Johannes (Namibia) vs. Timur Terrifying (Russia 2)
