(Beijing, November 21) The 69kg category semifinals of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 International Boxing Invitational Tournament were held this evening at the Beijing Workers' Indoor Arena. In a match Kanat Orakbayev of Kazakhstan beat Jaoid Chiguer of France to advance to the final. After the match Orakbayev gave an interview to the media.

Recalling the match Orakbayev confessed that it was very difficlut to win. He said: " My opponent was very strong and it was a intense match. If the full mark was 5 I could only give a 3 or 4 mark for my performance. "

Looking forward to meeting Dmitry Ivanov of Russia in the final scheduled for tomorrow , Orakbayev said: "It will be the first time we have the chance to meet and fight against each other. I will do my best."