Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin (Russian: Игорь Геннадьевич Михалкин; born 31 May 1985) is a Russian professional boxer. He held the IBO light-heavyweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBO light-heavyweight title in 2018. At regional level, he held the European light-heavyweight title between 2014 and 2016.
Igor Mikhalkin | |
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| Born | Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin 31 May 1985 Irkutsk, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Reach | 1.91 m (75 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 3 |
Professional career
editMikhalkin made his professional debut in November 2007. On his 12th professional contest, he suffered a loss to Aleksy Kuziemski. In April 2014, Mikhalkin defeated Mohamed Belkacem by unanimous decision to claim the European light-heavyweight title.[1] He made three successful defenses of that title, with the last coming against Patrick Bois in March 2016. During his tenure as European champion, Mikhalkin was highly ranked by the IBF.[2][3]
Prior to his continental title defense against Bois, Mikhalkin tested positive and admitted to taking meldonium, a substance banned by WADA and was stripped by the EBU. He was also banned for two years by the EBU.[4] The suspension was lifted in November of that same year.[5]
Mikhalkin vs. Oosthuizen
editIn May 2017, Mikhalkin defeated Thomas Oosthuizen to claim the IBO light-heavyweight title.[6]
Mikhalkin vs. Kovalev
editOn March 3, 2018, Mikhalkin challenged WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev for his belt. Kovalev defeated Mikhalkin in the seventh round via TKO.[7]
Mikhalkin vs. Bauderlique
editOn September 10, 2021, Mikhalkin fought Mathieu Bauderlique, ranked #5 by the WBC, #9 by the IBF, #10 by the WBA and #12 by the WBA at light heavyweight. Mikhalkin lost the bout after retiring at the end of the seventh round.[8]
Professional boxing record
edit| 28 fights | 25 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By decision | 14 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | UD | 10 | 12 Nov 2022 | |||
| 27 | Loss | 24–3 | RTD | 7 (12), 3:00 | 10 Sep 2021 | For vacant European light-heavyweight title | ||
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | TKO | 4 (8), 2:17 | 20 Mar 2021 | |||
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | UD | 12 | 6 Jul 2019 | Won IBO interim light-heavyweight title | ||
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | 8 Sep 2018 | |||
| 23 | Loss | 21–2 | TKO | 7 (12), 2:25 | 3 Mar 2018 | Lost IBO light-heavyweight title; For WBO light-heavyweight title | ||
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | UD | 12 | 2 Dec 2017 | Retained IBO light-heavyweight title | ||
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | UD | 12 | 19 May 2017 | Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title | ||
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | UD | 8 | 18 Mar 2017 | |||
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | UD | 12 | 12 Mar 2016 | Retained European light-heavyweight title | ||
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | UD | 12 | 9 Oct 2015 | Retained European light-heavyweight title | ||
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | KO | 9 (12) | 14 Mar 2014 | Retained European light-heavyweight title | ||
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | TD | 8 (12) | 11 Apr 2014 | Won vacant European light-heavyweight title; Unanimous TD | ||
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | SD | 12 | 5 Jul 2013 | Won WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title | ||
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | TKO | 6 (8), 2:55 | 18 Sep 2012 | |||
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | PTS | 6 | 7 Jul 2012 | |||
| 12 | Loss | 11–1 | UD | 10 | 22 May 2010 | For vacant German International light-heavyweight title | ||
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | MD | 8 | 19 Dec 2009 | |||
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | UD | 8 | 6 Jun 2009 | |||
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | UD | 6 | 20 Mar 2009 | |||
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | TKO | 2 (6), 1:34 | 7 Mar 2009 | |||
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | KO | 4 (8), 2:59 | 10 Jan 2009 | |||
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | KO | 3 (6), 2:36 | 15 Nov 2008 | |||
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | TKO | 3 (4) | 10 Oct 2008 | |||
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | UD | 4 | 11 Jul 2008 | |||
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | TKO | 2 (4), 2:32 | 16 May 2008 | |||
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | KO | 1 (4), 2:11 | 4 Dec 2007 | |||
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | TKO | 2 (4), 1:11 | 30 Nov 2007 |
References
edit- ^ "Mikhalkin neuer Europameister im Halbschwergewicht - Seferi schlägt Perdomo nach Punkten - Boxen News". Boxen-Magazin.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Artur Beterbiev vs. Igor Mikhalkin IBF Eliminator is Possible - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Barrera-Mikhalkin To Be Ordered For IBF Eliminator - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Igor Mikhalkin: Russian boxer banned after positive meldonium test". Bbc.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Igor Michalkin is No Longer Suspended For Meldonium Violation - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Oosthuizen loses unbeaten record". Supersport.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Kovalev vs Mikhalkin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Bauderlique vs Mikhalkin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Igor Mikhalkin from BoxRec (registration required)
- Igor Mikhalkin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live