Alen Rustemovski one win away from medal at European Boxing Championships
Rustemovski defeated William Hewitt 4:1 on September 21, 2026, and will box in the quarterfinals on September 23, 2026.
Big news from the European Boxing Championships in Sofia: Alen Rustemovski moved into the quarterfinals after a 4:1 victory in the round of 16.
Rustemovski beat William Hewitt on Monday, September 21, 2026, with the judges scoring the bout 4:1 in favour of the Macedonian boxer. The win secured his place in the next phase of the tournament.
One more victory brings a medal
With the quarterfinal match scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Rustemovski needs a single additional win to reach the semifinals — and with it, a guaranteed medal at the senior European Championships.
The result is a significant achievement for Rustemovski personally and for Macedonian boxing, which will be watching closely on Wednesday.
Team officials and supporters have wished him a strong performance and good luck ahead of the quarterfinal bout.
Photo: press material from the event
