Igor Mikhalkin
Born
Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin

(1985-05-31) 31 May 1985
Irkutsk, Russia
NationalityRussian
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-heavyweight
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Reach1.91 m (75 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins25
Wins by KO11
Losses3

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.

Professional career

Mikhalkin 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

In May 2017, Mikhalkin defeated Thomas Oosthuizen to claim the IBO light-heavyweight title.[6]

Mikhalkin vs. Kovalev

On 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

On 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

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 Russia Dilmurod Satybaldiev UD 10 12 Nov 2022 Russia USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
27 Loss 24–3 France Mathieu Bauderlique RTD 7 (12), 3:00 10 Sep 2021 France Roland Garros, Paris, France For vacant European light-heavyweight title
26 Win 24–2 Russia Denis Tsaryuk TKO 4 (8), 2:17 20 Mar 2021 Russia Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia
25 Win 23–2 Russia Timur Nikarkhoev UD 12 6 Jul 2019 Germany CU Arena Neugraben, Hamburg, Germany Won IBO interim light-heavyweight title
24 Win 22–2 Germany Bernard Donfack RTD 1 (10), 3:00 8 Sep 2018 Germany Zinnowitz, Germany
23 Loss 21–2 Russia Sergey Kovalev TKO 7 (12), 2:25 3 Mar 2018 United States The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Lost IBO light-heavyweight title;
For WBO light-heavyweight title
22 Win 21–1 France Doudou Ngumbu UD 12 2 Dec 2017 France La Palestre, Le Cannet, France Retained IBO light-heavyweight title
21 Win 20–1 South Africa Thomas Oosthuizen UD 12 19 May 2017 Germany Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Ukraine Yevgeni Makhteienko UD 8 18 Mar 2017 Sweden Baltiska Hallen, Malmö, Sweden
19 Win 18–1 France Patrick Bois UD 12 12 Mar 2016 France Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
18 Win 17–1 France Hugo Kasperski UD 12 9 Oct 2015 France Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
17 Win 16–1 France Hakim Chioui KO 9 (12) 14 Mar 2014 France Salle Dubois-Crance, Charleville-Mézières, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Switzerland Mohamed Belkacem TD 8 (12) 11 Apr 2014 Germany Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany Won vacant European light-heavyweight title;
Unanimous TD
15 Win 14–1 France Doudou Ngumbu SD 12 5 Jul 2013 France Palais Omnisports de Thiais, Paris, France Won WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Uganda Hamza Wandera TKO 6 (8), 2:55 18 Sep 2012 Russia Varshavka Sky, Moscow, Russia
13 Win 12–1 Germany Yavuz Keles PTS 6 7 Jul 2012 Germany Boxsporthalle Braamkamp, Hamburg, Germany
12 Loss 11–1 Poland Aleksy Kuziemski UD 10 22 May 2010 Germany Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany For vacant German International light-heavyweight title
11 Win 11–0 France Doudou Ngumbu MD 8 19 Dec 2009 Germany Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
10 Win 10–0 France Karim Bennama UD 8 6 Jun 2009 Germany Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
9 Win 9–0 France Jose Tavares UD 6 20 Mar 2009 Germany Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
8 Win 8–0 United States DeAndrey Abron TKO 2 (6), 1:34 7 Mar 2009 Germany Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
7 Win 7–0 Russia Sergey Beloshapkin KO 4 (8), 2:59 10 Jan 2009 Germany Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
6 Win 6–0 Brazil Emmanoel Martins da Silva KO 3 (6), 2:36 15 Nov 2008 Germany Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
5 Win 5–0 Germany Patrick Linkert TKO 3 (4) 10 Oct 2008 Germany Mittellandhalle, Barleben, Germany
4 Win 4–0 Poland Mariusz Radziszewski UD 4 11 Jul 2008 Germany Rundturnhalle, Cuxhaven, Germany
3 Win 3–0 Hungary Mihaly Kratki TKO 2 (4), 2:32 16 May 2008 Germany Ballhaus Arena, Aschersleben, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Slovakia Richard Remen KO 1 (4), 2:11 4 Dec 2007 Austria Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
1 Win 1–0 Slovakia Stefan Stanko TKO 2 (4), 1:11 30 Nov 2007 Germany DM-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany

References

  1. ↑ "Mikhalkin neuer Europameister im Halbschwergewicht - Seferi schlägt Perdomo nach Punkten - Boxen News". Boxen-Magazin.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Artur Beterbiev vs. Igor Mikhalkin IBF Eliminator is Possible - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Barrera-Mikhalkin To Be Ordered For IBF Eliminator - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Igor Mikhalkin: Russian boxer banned after positive meldonium test". Bbc.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "Igor Michalkin is No Longer Suspended For Meldonium Violation - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Oosthuizen loses unbeaten record". Supersport.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  7. ↑ "Kovalev vs Mikhalkin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bauderlique vs Mikhalkin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
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