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Mineev is just a beast! Ismailov’s face turned into bloody mincemeat
Magomed fell a lot, but miraculously survived until the end of the fight.
The boxing fight between Magomed Ismailov and Vladimir Mineev did not seem to hold much intrigue. The professional kickboxer was the clear favorite, and in eight rounds Volzhanin really made bloody mincemeat out of his opponent’s face. However, he was unable to knock out the Bald Predator.
Ismailov rose after each fall.
Technical Mineev, explosive Ismailov
On Saturday evening, the third confrontation between the irreconcilable rivals, Magomed Ismailov and Vladimir Mineev, took place in Moscow. The first fight according to MMA rules ended in a draw, the second – with a victory for Volzhanin. The third meeting was planned in the ring and in boxing gloves, and compared to the previous fights, the athletes gained weight and both crossed the 91 kg mark.
Ismailov, who decided to choose the nickname Butcher for his next fight, managed to win several victories in boxing, but bookmakers still called his opponent the favorite. Before the fight, Magomed was in a great mood: he joked, smiled and promised to end everything with hugs no matter what. Vladimir seemed more tense from the outside, but it was unlikely due to any lack of confidence in his abilities.
In any case, there was no time for fun in the ring for either of them. If before the fight the opponents behaved with exaggerated politeness, then, once they found themselves face to face, they stopped restraining themselves. Mineev began to put pressure from the start, working at a distance with a jab. And by the middle of the round, Ismailov exploded and even landed a few successful hits.
In the second round, Magomed added aggression and tried to work as the first number. Vladimir tried to keep his distance, but his opponent still periodically got him, although in some cases he had to jump. The next round was similar: Mineev acted more technically, defended himself better, but did not invest as much in punches, Myasnik tried to knock out his opponent in almost every sweeping attack.
Incredible strength of spirit
In the fourth round, Mineev caught his opponent on the counter-course and knocked Ismailov down. He got up, after another series of hits he could barely stand on his feet, his hands were dropping, but the fighter still held out until the break. Magomed continued to fight, blood was flying from his face in all directions, he missed again, but at the first opportunity he still tried to knock out his opponent.
By the sixth round, Ismailov’s usual problem with endurance had worsened. He fell again, and the gong saved him from an early defeat. Magomed’s eye was swollen shut, his nose was bleeding like a stream, and it was time to think about throwing in the towel, but he survived until the final eighth round, where he still could not win.
Mineev brought the matter to a confident victory on points and, as promised, the opponents hugged after eight rounds. But Vladimir was still unable to knock out his opponent, and there is no need to be upset about the loss to the Bald Predator. He demonstrated incredible strength of spirit, which a rare athlete can boast of.
Source: Sportbox
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Olympic champion and former interim WBA super featherweight champion Albert Batyrgaziev decided to take a break from his professional career.
At the beginning of July in Istanbul at the “IBA.PRO 8” tournament, Batyrgaziev lost early to the British James Dickens and lost the IBA.PRO champion and interim WBA champion titles in the second featherweight division. For the 27-year-old Russian, this was the first defeat in his professional career.
— I want to tell you honestly about my plans. Many people ask about their future career. Now I have decided to take a conscious break from my professional career. For me, boxing has been and remains a huge part of my life. Therefore, this choice is now very difficult. My whole sports life has been a race to the top: four Russian championships, an Olympic medal in Tokyo and then turning professional, where I went undefeated.
The last fight on July 2 was a turning point for me. The first defeat made me look at many things differently. I thank Allah for the trials and mercies that helped me become a better person. Since I have always felt a responsibility not only in the ring, but also before society, now is the time to become more active in projects that I have long planned, for example, supporting the development of sports infrastructure in my native regions. This doesn’t mean I’m saying goodbye to the ring. I remain an active boxer. But now all my work is outside of it. I thank everyone for their incredible support along this path: both in moments of triumph and in moments of challenge. She gives strength. I promise this new chapter will be just as honest and purposeful. I’m not saying goodbye, I’m just saying “goodbye,” Batyrgaziev wrote in the Telegram channel.
Batyrgaziev won gold in the weight category up to 57 kg at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In the professional ring he has 12 wins and one loss.
Source: Sportbox
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Arman Tsarukyan / Photo: © Chris Unger / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.ru
Russian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan said that he will give his compatriot Sharabutdin Magomedov, nicknamed Shara Bullet, an apartment in Yerevan if he defeats him in a grappling fight.
The fight is scheduled for December 30 and should take place in Yerevan.
“If Shara wins against me, then I will personally give him an apartment in Yerevan,” Tsarukyan said in a video published on the Red Corner MMA page on the X social network.
Tsarukyan defeated New Zealander Dan Hooker by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in November 2025. He has 23 wins and three losses in MMA.
Middleweight Magomedov fought his last fight in July 2025 at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament, defeating Canadian Marc-Andre Barrio by unanimous decision. The Russian has 16 wins and one loss.
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The injuries received by British boxer Anthony Joshua in a road accident in Nigeria turned out to be more serious than expected, and the British boxer’s future career is in question, reports the Daily Mail.
On Monday, on a section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided with a stationary truck. It was reported that the 36-year-old boxer, who was sitting behind the driver, received minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Promotion company Matchroom Boxing later said two of Joshua’s friends and team members, Sina Gami and Latifah Ayodele, died as a result of the accident.
“Joshua’s condition is stable and he will remain in the hospital under observation,” the organization said in a statement.
However, the media, citing sources close to the fighter, note that Joshua’s injuries were more serious than previously reported. It is assumed that the athlete injured his ribs and knee, and also suffered psychological trauma.
Olympic champion Joshua defeated American blogger Jake Paul in a fight in Miami on December 19. In total, he has 29 victories and four defeats in the professional ring.
Source: Sportbox
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