Sultan Ibragimov
| Sultan Ibragimov Султан Ибрагимов | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Real name |
Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalihovich Ibragimov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 193 cm (76 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Russian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
8 March 1975 Tlyarata, Dagestan Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalihovich Ibragimov (Russian: Султан-Ахмед Магомедсалихович Ибрагимов; born 8 March 1975)[1] is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2008, and held the WBO heavyweight title from 2007 to 2008. As an amateur he won silver medals at the 2000 Olympics and 2000 European Championships, and bronze at the 2001 World Championships, all in the heavyweight division.
Amateur career
2000 Silver medal as a heavyweight in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Results:
- Defeated Pauga Laulau (Samoa) RSCO-4
- Defeated Jackson Chanet (France) PTS (18-13)
- Defeated Vladimer Tchanturia (Georgia) PTS (19-14)
- Lost to Félix Savón (Cuba) PTS (13-21)
2000 Silver medal as a heavyweight at the European Championship in Tampere, Finland.
Results:
- Defeated Primislav Dimovski (Macedonia) PTS
- Defeated Alexander Yatsenko (Ukraine) AB-3
- Defeated Andreas Gustavsson (Sweden)
- Lost to Jackson Chanet (France) DSQ
2001 Bronze medal at the World Championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Results:
- Defeated Stephen Reynolds (Ireland) RSC-2
- Defeated Kubrat Pulev (Bulgaria) PTS
- Lost to Odlanier Solis (Cuba) PTS (13-23)
Professional career
2002-2006: Prospect to Contender
Ibragimov turned professional and rose through the heavyweight ranks by knocking out journeymen Al Cole, Zuri Lawrence, Friday Ahunanya and Lance Whitaker.
On 28 July 2007, Sultan's record became 19-0-1 when he fought to a draw with Ray Austin in a grueling 12 round IBF heavyweight title eliminator.
2007: WBO Heavyweight Champion & Holyfield Bout
Despite the draw against Ray Austin, Ibragimov received a title shot from another sanctioning organization, the WBO. He was scheduled to challenge Shannon Briggs for the WBO heavyweight title on 10 March 2007, but because Briggs became ill with pneumonia, Ibragimov instead faced Javier Mora at Madison Square Garden in New York on that date. Ibragimov knocked out Mora 46 seconds into the first round. This win broke the record for the quickest knockout in a main event bout in Madison Square Garden, which was previously held by Lee Savold who defeated Buddy Walker in 1948.
Ibragimov faced the heavy-handed WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 2 June 2007. With an exception of an early and late pressure by Briggs in round one & twelve, rounds two to eleven were mostly controlled by Ibragimov, out-boxing his larger opponent with fast combinations.
On 13 October 2007, Sultan Ibragimov won his first title defense against the aging former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield by unanimous decision[2] for the WBO heavyweight title at Khodynka Arena in Moscow, Russia.[3]
Ibragimov fought Wladimir Klitschko on 23 February 2008 at Madison Square Garden. This fight was a unification bout laying the two fighters' IBF, IBO, and WBO titles on the line. This was the only title unification since 1999 when Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield fought.
2008: Unification Bout Vs Klitschko
He was defeated by Wladimir Klitschko by way of a unanimous decision. Ibragimov had his moments, but for the most part was unable to get past Klitschko's long jab and occasional straight right hand, he struggled to land any significant punches on his larger opponent.
Retirement
In February 2009 there were rumors about Ibragimov's retirement from boxing following his loss to Wladimir Klitschko,[4] which were later confirmed in July 2009.[5][6]
Personal life
Ibragimov is of Avar Dagestani descent, and is Muslim by faith.[7]
Trivia
- He is only the sixth southpaw heavyweight champion in history.[8] The others are Michael Moorer, Corrie Sanders, Chris Byrd, Ruslan Chagaev and Charles Martin however only Moorer was an authentic lineal champion—Ibragimov and Sanders held the WBO belt, whereas Byrd & Martin won vacant belts whilst someone else was widely considered the premier heavyweight.
- Sultan's cousin, Timur Ibragimov, is also a heavyweight professional boxer. However, Sultan fights for Russia, while Timur represents Uzbekistan.[9][10]
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 24 fights | 22 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 17 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 24 | Loss | 22–1–1 |  Wladimir Klitschko |
UD | 12 | 23 Feb 2008 |  Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US |
Lost WBO heavyweight title; For IBF and IBO heavyweight titles |
| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 | Evander Holyfield |
UD | 12 | 13 Oct 2007 |  Megasport Arena, Moscow, Russia |
Retained WBO heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Shannon Briggs |
UD | 12 | 2 Jun 2007 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US |
Won WBO heavyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 |  Javier Mora |
TKO | 1 (10), 0:46 | 10 Mar 2007 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US |
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| 20 | Draw | 19–0–1 | Ray Austin |
SD | 12 | 28 Jul 2006 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino]], Hollywood, Florida, US |
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Lance Whitaker |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:01 | 15 Dec 2005 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 |  Friday Ahunanya |
TD | 9 (12) | 16 Sep 2005 | The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title; Unanimous TD after Ahunanya sustained a cut from an accidental head clash |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Andy Sample |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:47 | 24 Jun 2005 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Zuri Lawrence |
TKO | 11 (12), 0:32 | 22 Apr 2005 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Al Cole |
TKO | 3 (12), 1:46 | 3 Mar 2005 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | James Walton |
TKO | 6 (12), 3:00 | 11 Dec 2004 | Atlantic Oceana Hall, New York City, New York, US |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Najee Shaheed |
KO | 3 (12), 2:45 | 16 Oct 2004 | Ovation Club, Boynton Beach, Florida, US |
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Onebo Maxime |
TKO | 5 (8), 2:13 | 28 Aug 2004 | Ovation Club, Boynton Beach, Florida, US |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Alexey Osokin |
UD | 8 | 10 Mar 2004 | Crystal Casino, Moscow, Russia |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Piotr Sapun |
KO | 1 (8) | 29 Jan 2004 | Centr na Tulskoy, Moscow, Russia |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Sedrak Agagulyan |
TKO | 1 (8) | 12 Sep 2003 | Sports Palace Yunost, Donetsk, Ukraine |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Marcus McGee |
TKO | 8 (8) | 6 Jun 2003 | KSK "Express", Rostov-on-Don, Russia |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Carlos Barcelete |
KO | 3 (6) | 22 Apr 2003 | Casino Kamilla, Moscow, Russia |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Chad Butler |
UD | 6 | 26 Mar 2003 | Convention Center, Coconut Grove, Florida, US |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lincoln Luke |
RTD | 2 (4), 3:00 | 20 Dec 2002 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Clarence Goins |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:36 | 6 Dec 2002 | Palladium Athletic Village, Davie, Florida, US |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Leroy Hollis |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:30 | 18 Oct 2002 | Hard Rock Cafe, Orlando, Florida, US |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | John Phillips |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:26 | 7 Jun 2002 | DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi, US |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Tracy Williams |
KO | 1 (4), 1:19 | 25 May 2002 | Tennis Center, Delray Beach, Florida, US |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Regional titles | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Kali Meehan |
WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight champion 16 October 2004 – July 2006 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Ruslan Chagaev |
| World titles | ||
| Preceded by Shannon Briggs |
WBO heavyweight champion 2 June 2007 – 23 February 2008 |
Succeeded by Wladimir Klitschko |
References
- ↑ "CNN.com - Felix Savon - Jun 8, 2004". Edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑ Daily Telegraph, Issue No.47, 327 (Friday, 3 August 2007), 'Holyfield steps back into the ring', Article by Gareth A. Davies
- ↑ "Holyfield replaces Chagaev as Ibragimov's opponent". Sports.espn.go.com. 2007-08-02. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑
- ↑ "Former heavyweight champ Sultan Ibragimov retires". Sports.espn.go.com. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑ "Sultan Ibragimov retires - Boxing - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2009-07-29. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑ "Shannon Briggs Says Nyet". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
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External links
- Professional boxing record for Sultan Ibragimov from BoxRec
- Sultan Ibragimov Fight-by-Fight Career Record
- Boxing-Encyclopedia
- Sports.yahoo.com