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Kravtsov: “I don’t believe in the fight between Khalidov and Jalolov. Bakhodir doesn’t really need this fight.”

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3 months ago

October 6, 2025

Jayden

Kravtsov: “I don’t believe in the fight between Khalidov and Jalolov. Bakhodir doesn’t really need this fight.”

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

The chairman of the coaching council of the Russian Boxing Federation, Eduard Kravtsov, told Match TV that two-time Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov is unlikely to agree to a fight with Russian Murad Khalidov.

On Monday in St. Petersburg, in the main bout of the BETCITY IBA.PRO 10 tournament, Khalidov knocked out compatriot Sergei Kuzmin in the seventh round and challenged Jalolov.

– The result is not surprising, because before the fight, according to my estimates, Kuzmin was a 55 to 45 favorite. But the situation was not so obvious. Kuzmin has a great background, native walls. And Murad showed himself well, showed character. And from the very beginning it was clear that we were in for a close fight. And when Sergei threw so many punches, there was an understanding that with a greater degree of probability he would turn sour. Unfortunately for him, that’s what happened.

Khalidov called Jalolov. It would be an interesting fight. On the other hand, I don’t believe in this; Jalolov doesn’t really need this fight. Still, in order for Murad to get to Jalolov, more victories are needed. And I’m not talking about the level, but about positions in the professional box and ratings. At the same time, Khalidov may indeed be dangerous for Jalolov. We watched the fight between Bakhodir and Vitaly Kudukhov, and it turned out to be quite close, although it was dirty. Bach could not offer anything intelligible. Vitalik has always been a fighter who can take a punch. Even before the fight, they said that Kudukhov would create problems for Jalolov,” Kravtsov told Match TV.

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.

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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Fights

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

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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.

Fights

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

Fights

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.