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National boxer Emrah Yaşar became European champion

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National boxer Emrah Yaşar won the gold medal by defeating Spain's Enmanuel Reyes Pla 5-0 in the 90 kg category at the 2026 European Boxing Championship in Bulgaria. This is Türkiye's first European championship in men's heavyweight boxing.

Emrah Yaşar, who reached the final for the first time at the organization in Sofia, achieved a historic success. This medal has been recorded as the first gold for Türkiye in men's heavyweight boxing in the history of the European Championships.

National boxer Emrah Yaşar became European champion

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Star2nd to publish the story25 Sept, 21:31 Altın madalyalara doyamıyoruz... Emrah Yaşar'dan büyük gurur! NefesFirst to publish the story25 Sept, 21:28 Emrah Yaşar da Avrupa şampiyonu

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