About Birzhan Zhakypov
Born 1984. Birzhan Zhakypov is a Kazakh boxer.
Birzhan Zhakypov (born July 7, 1984) is an amateur boxer from Kazakhstan, best known for winning the light flyweight gold medal at the 2013 World Amateur Boxing Championship.
He qualified for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where he beat Pál Bedák and Hovhannes Danielyan before losing to top favorite from China Zou Shiming (4:9).
At the 2010 Asian Games he beat Shin Jong-Hun before losing in the final to Zou Shiming.
At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he lost his first fight to a Cuban. He later qualified for the 2012 Olympics in London, beating Jérémy Beccu and Mark Anthony Barriga before losing again to eventual gold medalist Zou Shiming.
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Who is Birzhan Zhakypov?
Kazakh boxer
When was Birzhan Zhakypov born?
Birzhan Zhakypov was born on 7 July 1984 in Sozak District.
What is Birzhan Zhakypov's occupation?
Birzhan Zhakypov is a boxer.
What nationality is Birzhan Zhakypov?
Birzhan Zhakypov is Kazakh.
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