Umar Salamov
Umar Salamov | |
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Born | Grozny, Russia | 7 June 1994
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 2 |
Umar Isaevich Salamov (Russian: Умар Исаевич Саламов; born 7 June 1994) is a Russian professional boxer who held the IBO light-heavyweight title in 2016.
Professional career
[edit]In May 2016, Salamov moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to start at a new training camp in Kevin Barry's gym. Barry is well known for training legendary boxers like David Tua, former WBA middleweight champion Maselino Masoe, three time world champion Beibut Shumenov and former IBF junior-lightweight champion Robbie Peden. Barry is training Salamov alongside Izu Ugonoh and former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.[2]
Salamov vs. Anim
[edit]On 1 December, 2018, Salamov beat Emmanuel Anim by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest. The scorecards read 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in favor of Salamov.[3]
Salamov vs. Danso
[edit]On 19 September, 2019, Salamov fought and beat Emmanuel Danso by knockout in the 3rd round.[4]
Salamov vs. Bivol
[edit]Salamov fought Dmitry Bivol on 11 December, 2021, or the WBA light heavyweight championship of the world. Bivol was ranked as the #2 light heavyweight in the world according to The Ring magazine. Bivol won the fight by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest with the scorecards being 119-109, 118-109, 118-110 in Bivol's favor.[5]
Professional titles held
[edit]- International Boxing Organization
- Youth World Light Heavyweight title (2013)
- World Light Heavyweight title (2016)[6]
- World Boxing Organisation
- International Boxing Federation
- IBF East/West Europe light heavyweight title (2017)
Professional boxing record
[edit]30 fights | 28 wins | 2 losses |
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By knockout | 20 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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30 | Win | 28–2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 24 Feb 2024 | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 27–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 1:41 | 25 Sep 2022 | ![]() |
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28 | Loss | 26–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 11 Dec 2021 | ![]() |
For WBA (Super) light-heavyweight title |
27 | Win | 26–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 8 Apr 2021 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 25–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12), 2:30 | 19 Sep 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBO International light-heavyweight titles |
25 | Win | 24–1 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (12), 2:02 | 18 Apr 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBO International light-heavyweight titles |
24 | Win | 23–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 1 Dec 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBO International, and EBP light-heavyweight titles |
23 | Win | 22–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10), 2:12 | 5 Sep 2018 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO International, and EBP light-heavyweight titles |
22 | Win | 21–1 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (10), 0:53 | 22 Jun 2018 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBF North American light-heavyweight title |
21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:43 | 21 Dec 2017 | ![]() |
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20 | Loss | 19–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2 Jul 2017 | ![]() |
Lost WBO International light-heavyweight title; For vacant IBF International light-heavyweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10), 2:15 | 6 May 2017 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO International, and IBF East/West Europe light-heavyweight titles |
18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:58 | 10 Dec 2016 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 23 Aug 2016 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 22 May 2016 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10), 0:36 | 5 Mar 2016 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 14 Nov 2015 | ![]() |
Retained WBO European light-heavyweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (10), 0:58 | 13 Jun 2015 | ![]() |
Retained WBO European light-heavyweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 12 Nov 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBO Youth light-heavyweight title; Won vacant WBO European light-heavyweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 31 May 2014 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10), 2:01 | 25 Apr 2014 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO Youth light-heavyweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 1:09 | 1 Mar 2014 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 6, (10) 3:00 | 9 Nov 2013 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBO Youth light-heavyweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6), 2:49 | 21 Sep 2013 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4), 1:16 | 2 Jul 2013 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (6), 2:50 | 20 Apr 2013 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 1:22 | 16 Mar 2013 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4) | 16 Feb 2013 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 26 Jan 2013 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4), 1:19 | 15 Dec 2012 | ![]() |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boxing record for Umar Salamov". BoxRec.
- ^ Bryce Wilson (5 May 2016). "Umar Salamov Coming to America". Fight News. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Salamov vs Anim - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Salamov vs Danso - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Bivol vs Salamov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Barry's Russian fighter Umar Salamov wins world light-heavyweight title hours after Joseph Parker's IBF mandatory success". Stuff. 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ Elliot Foster (19 April 2016). "Ajisafe-Salamov Ibo Title Fight Added Wilder Povetkin Bill". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ George Gigney (18 November 2015). "Weekly boxing results round up: November 18". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Umar Salamov from BoxRec (registration required)
- Umar Salamov - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live