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Murad Khalidov, after defeating Sergey Kuzmin, challenged Bakhodir Jalolov

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3 months ago

October 6, 2025

Jayden

Murad Khalidov, after defeating Sergey Kuzmin, challenged Bakhodir Jalolov

Murad Khalidov / Photo: © IBA.PRO / Ruslan Kolesnikov

Russian boxer Murad Khalidov said that he would like to fight two-time Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov from Uzbekistan.

On Monday in St. Petersburg, in the main fight of the Betsity IBA.PRO 10 tournament, Khalidov knocked out compatriot Sergei Kuzmin in the seventh round. Both Kuzmin and Jalolov are assisted in the training camp by Dmitry Bivol’s coach Gennady Mashyanov.

— Sergey Kuzmin is a strong guy. He missed, but still went forward. I thought: “What’s going on?” I give him credit, his courage, his resilience. It was a tough fight, my head really hurt. Sergei didn’t surprise me with his technique, because I knew how he boxed, but he surprised me with his durability. He showed spirit, character, and the will to win. As for the knockout, the judge did a good job stopping it. Otherwise it could end badly.

I dedicate this victory to my wife, I promised her. I am very grateful to her, she puts up with me so much, “woos” me during preparation. Not every wife can stand it. In this fight I made a big step forward in the ratings.

By the way, Bakhodir Jalolov won in this tournament (over Vitaly Kudukhov). I want to fight Bakhodir. If he does not hold on to his zero as a lifeline in this world, then he will accept this fight. And this fight will not be easy for him. Bakhodir, I see that you are a guy with character, come on, take this fight. You and I will show a vivid confrontation. And Umar Nazarovich (Kremlev) will be interested in this fight,” the Match TV correspondent reports Khalidov’s words.

Kuzmin won 19 victories and suffered three defeats in the professional ring. Known for his bare-knuckle performances, Khalidov has 11 victories in 11 fights according to boxing rules. Jalolov has 16 wins as a pro.

Watch the IBA.PRO tournaments live on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

Source: Sportbox

Jayden

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Joshua makes sensational decision about his future after fight with Paul

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4 hours ago

December 24, 2025

Madelyn

Joshua makes sensational decision about his future after fight with Paul

Former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua The next opponent is clear and his choice may surprise the fans.

According to Ad.nl, the Briton is considering fighting the legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Although the details of the possible fight have not yet been announced, the parties are already negotiating. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn also confirmed his interest in this confrontation and stated that the final decision has not been made yet.

Verhoeven, 36, recently left the Glory promotion, where he was champion for 12 years and had only one boxing match.

A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.

Source: Sport UA

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

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Who is Jake Paul’s next opponent? He called that name

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5 hours ago

December 24, 2025

Madelyn

Who is Jake Paul’s next opponent? He called that name

American boxer and internet celebrity jake paul after defeat Anthony Joshua He announced that he is ready to fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.

“I told everyone I was going to be better than Francis. It’s like he doesn’t have any character. Francis is soft… I’m going to fight him. I think he can take on that fight now,” Jake said in a video for the IMPAULSIVE YouTube channel.

Recall that on December 20, Jake Paul lost to Anthony Joshua by knockout in the sixth round. The fight between Ngannou and Joshua took place on the night of March 9, 2024 and ended with Anthony winning by knockout in the second round.

In the first round, Joshua knocked out Francis for the first time, repeated this in the second round, and then finished the fight with a knockout against the best representative of mixed martial arts.

Source: Sport UA

Madelyn

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We Know What Joshua Said to His Mother After Breaking Paul’s Jaw

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5 hours ago

December 24, 2025

Madelyn

We Know What Joshua Said to His Mother After Breaking Paul’s Jaw

After the fight between them, new images appeared on the internet. Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, who received a tribute from the Brits.

Following his early knockout victory in the main event in Miami, Joshua immediately approached his opponent’s mother, Pam Stepnik, to apologize for her son’s serious injury.