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Libyan professional boxer Malik Zinad, coached by National Coach Furkan Derbazlar, became the champion in the Mediterranean title match (belt fight) organized by the World Boxing Council (WBC). Derbazlar thus became one of the first coaches in the history of Turkish Boxing to receive the WBC belt.

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ISTANBUL (TR) - National coach Furkan Derbazlar has been coaching Libyan professional boxer Malik Zinad for some time. Zinad won the “WBC Mediterranean” title match in Brussels, Belgium. National coach Furkan Derbazlar coached Malik Zinad in the title match of the WBC, one of the most prestigious boxing organizations in the world. Malik Zinad knocked out his opponent Almir Skrijelj of Montenegro in the third round at the” LightHeavy Weight". Zinad thus became the WBC Mediterranean light heavyweight champion. National coach Furkan Derbazlar also made history as one of the coaches who received the WBC belt in the history of Turkish Boxing. 

My dream has come true”

Derbazlar stated that he had dreamed of a boxing match on the WBC since he was a child. “I was getting excited even dreaming about it and now I am here.” Derbazlar said and continued his statment:“WBC is the most prestigious and largest boxing organization in the world. This is my childhood dream. As an athlete, I was not able to play in the WBC due to my injuries; but I managed to get into the WBC as a coach. It is a great honor for me to go down in history as one of the Turkish coaches who won the WBC belt. My dream has come true and I am living the happiest days of my life.”

“The pen is stronger than the fist”

Emphasizing that he gained a great experience at WBC and learned a lot about boxing, the national trainer said, “I think a person's life is a dream. But for the sake of self-sacrifice, dedication, hard work, risk, discipline, communication and the path you believe in, it is necessary to move forward by overcoming all obstacles. All of these complement each other. I have touched thousands of people over the years in boxing. I met different people from all over the world. I think the biggest partner of my success has been the right communication.” Derbazlar also gave advice to the young people, “Pen and words are stronger than fists. Life doesn't give you what you want as easily as you want. For this reason, go the hard way you don't want, dream. Either your dream finds you or you find it. But there is always a way.” 

"I integrate the training I received in Europe into the standards of Turkey”

Coach Derbazlar stated that martial arts has been a rising trend in recent years and said, “Those who practice this sport can say goodbye to stress and stay fit. With the increase in violence against women, the interest in this sport has increased. Many people turn to this sport for both weight loss, shape their body and self-defense. In my studies and trainings as a coach, I integrate the trainings I received in Europe with the standards in Turkey.” 

Derbaz also gave the following information about combat sports such as boxing and kickboxing; “A 45-minute workout is worth three hours of treadmills. The whole body of the person works in coordination while practicing such sports. Since the aerobic feature is high, the person spends high calories. Hand, eye, foot coordination increases in people. Apart from its benefits such as quick thinking and gaining self-confidence, it is also an important sport for getting more oxygen into the body and removing toxins from the body.”