Gizem Özer Advances to the European Boxing Championships Semifinals
Defeating her Czech opponent in the organization in Sofia, national boxer Gizem Özer has guaranteed her first medal in the senior category.
At the 2026 European Boxing Championships held in Bulgaria, national athlete Gizem Özer defeated Czechia's Barbora Maxova 5-0 to secure her spot in the semifinals and guarantee a medal.
Defeated Her Czech Opponent
Stepping into the ring during the daytime session of the championship organized at the Asics Arena in the capital Sofia, national athlete Gizem Özer faced Barbora Maxova of Czechia in the 60 kg category.
The national boxer defeated her opponent with a clear score of 5-0 to write her name in the semifinals, guaranteeing her first European championship medal in the senior category.
Semifinal Opponent Decided
Successful athlete Gizem Özer will face her French opponent Sthelyne Grosy tomorrow in the semifinal match.
Statements from Gizem Özer
Sharing her feelings after the bout, the national boxer stated that the two-year period following the Olympics was quite turbulent psychologically and mentally.
Stating that she is reaping the rewards of her hard work, Gizem Özer expressed that they are progressing well as a team and aiming to return to their country with gold medals.
Buse Naz Çakıroğlu Eliminated
Competing in the 54 kg category after changing weight classes, world and European champion and Olympic runner-up Buse Naz Çakıroğlu lost 3-2 to Serbia's Sara Cirkovic in the quarterfinals.
Buse Naz, who won gold medals in the last three European championships, bade farewell to the championship with this defeat in Sofia.