Igor Mikhalkin

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
Statistics
Real nameIgor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin
Weight(s)Light-heavyweight
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Reach1.91 m (75 in)
NationalityRussian
Born (1985-05-31) 31 May 1985
Irkutsk, Russia
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins23
Wins by KO10
Losses2

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 substanced 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]

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

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
25 fights 23 wins 2 losses
By knockout 10 1
By decision 13 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Win 23–2 Timur Nikarkhoev UD 12 6 Jul 2019 CU Arena Neugraben, Hamburg, Germany Won IBO interim light-heavyweight title
24 Win 22–2 Bernard Donfack TKO 2 (10) 8 Sep 2018 Zinnowitz, Germany
23 Loss 21–2 Sergey Kovalev TKO 7 (12), 2:25 3 Mar 2018 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 Doudou Ngumbu UD 12 2 Dec 2017 La Palestre, Le Cannet, France Retained IBO light-heavyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Thomas Oosthuizen UD 12 19 May 2017 Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Yevgeni Makhteienko UD 8 18 Mar 2017 Baltiska Hallen, Malmö, Sweden
19 Win 18–1 Patrick Bois UD 12 12 Mar 2016 Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Hugo Kasperski UD 12 9 Oct 2015 Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Hakim Chioui KO 9 (12) 14 Mar 2014 Salle Dubois-Crance, Charleville-Mézières, France Retained European light-heavyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Mohamed Belkacem TD 8 (12) 11 Apr 2014 Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany Won vacant European light-heavyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Doudou Ngumbu SD 12 5 Jul 2013 Palais Omnisports de Thiais, Paris, France Won WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Hamza Wandera TKO 6 (8), 2:55 18 Sep 2012 Varshavka Sky, Moscow, Russia
13 Win 12–1 Yavuz Keles PTS 6 7 Jul 2012 Boxsporthalle Braamkamp, Hamburg, Germany
12 Loss 11–1 Aleksy Kuziemski UD 10 22 May 2010 Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany For vacant German International light-heavyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Doudou Ngumbu MD 8 19 Dec 2009 Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
10 Win 10–0 Karim Bennama UD 8 6 Jun 2009 Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
9 Win 9–0 Jose Tavares UD 6 20 Mar 2009 Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
8 Win 8–0 DeAndrey Abron TKO 2 (6), 1:34 7 Mar 2009 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
7 Win 7–0 Sergey Beloshapkin KO 4 (8), 2:59 10 Jan 2009 Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
6 Win 6–0 Emmanoel Martins da Silva KO 3 (6), 2:36 15 Nov 2008 Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
5 Win 5–0 Patrick Linkert TKO 3 (4) 10 Oct 2008 Mittellandhalle, Barleben, Germany
4 Win 4–0 Mariusz Radziszewski UD 4 11 Jul 2008 Rundturnhalle, Cuxhaven, Germany
3 Win 3–0 Mihaly Kratki TKO 2 (4), 2:32 16 May 2008 Ballhaus Arena, Aschersleben, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Richard Remen KO 1 (4), 2:11 4 Dec 2007 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
1 Win 1–0 Stefan Stanko TKO 2 (4), 1:11 30 Nov 2007 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.
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Umar Salamov		 IBO light heavyweight champion
May 19, 2017 – March 14, 2018
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Karo Murat
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