Boxer Ikhtiyar Nishonov, a member of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic and a pupil of the SDYUSSHOR for Martial Arts, won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championship.

The World Boxing Championship was held from December 2 to 13, 2025, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Medals were contested in 13 weight categories as part of the championship. Ikhtiyar Nishonov competed in the 71 kg weight category, representing the national team of Kyrgyzstan.

In the semifinal bout, the Kyrgyz boxer faced Ablaikhan Zhussupov of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Following the match, Ikhtiyar Nishonov lost by a score of 0:5, finishing in third place and becoming a bronze medalist of the World Championship.