Shakhram Giyasov

Shaxram Djamshedovich Giyasov (born 7 July 1993) is an Uzbek professional boxer. As an amateur he won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.[1]

Shakhram Giyasov
Statistics
Real nameShaxram Djamshedovich Giyasov
Nickname(s)Wonder Boy
Weight(s)Light-welterweight
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
NationalityUzbek
Born (1993-07-07) 7 July 1993
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights10
Wins10
Wins by KO8
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Uzbekistan
Olympic Games
2016 Rio JaneiroWelterweight
World Championships
2017 HamburgWelterweight
Asian Championships
2017 TashkentWelterweight

Amateur career

Olympic result

Rio 2016

World Championships result

Hamburg 2017

Professional career

Early career

On 10 March 2018, Giyasov made his professional debut against Nicolas Atilio Velazquez of Argentina. Giyasov won the fight after knocking Velazquez out with a left hook to the body within the first minute of the opening round.[2]

On 21 April 2018 Giyasov fought in his second professional fight, he was taken the distance by Gabor Gorbics on route to a unanimous decision win. He stated after the fight that “I was over excited because of the crowd, and I was rushing myself to get a KO. But it was a great experience though. I’m confident that today I would stop him without question”.[3]On 14 July 2018, Giyasov gained his second knockout win by defeating Daniel Echeverria in the opening round. Giyasov hit Echeverria with a strong body shot which dropped the Mexican fighter, referee Raul Caiz Sr proceeded to stop the fight despite protests from the corner of Echeverria.[4]

Giyasov's fourth professional fight was against Albert Mensah on 17 August 2018. In the third round, Giyasov landed a combination of punches to the body and head of Mensah which put the Ghanaian on the canvas. Giyasov was declared the winner after Mensah was unable to get up before the count of ten.[5]On 22 September 2018, Giyasov fought against the undefeated Nicaraguan Julio Laguna at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom. Despite the initial toughness of Laguna, Giyasov slowly wore down his opponent with a barrage of punches and knocked Laguna out with a right hook to the head during the fourth round.[6]

On 24 November 2018, Giyasov fought against the experienced Mexican Miguel Zamudio. Giyasov dropped his opponent with a left hook seconds into the opening round and repeatedly managed to hit Zamudio. Eventually Giyasov hit Zamudio with a barrage of punches which resulted in his opponent dropping to the canvas for a second time in the opening round, following the second knock down, referee David Fields stopped the fight.[7]Giyasov's seventh professional fight was against Edgar Puerta on 23 February 2019. Giyasov won via fifth round technical knockout after hitting Puerta with several heavy blows.[8]

On 25 April 2019, it was announced that Giyasov had signed a contract with Matchroom Sport where he would be promoted by Eddie Hearn.[9]On 26 April 2019, Giyasov was taken the distance for just the second time in his professional career when he fought Emanuel Taylor over ten rounds. Giyasov was hurt in both the first and fourth rounds and this resulted in him been forced to clinch Taylor. Giyasov started to control the middle rounds and hurt Taylor in the ninth round and despite a close final round, Giyasov was announced as the winner via unanimous decision.[10]On 24 August 2019, Giyasov fought former WBA lightweight champion Darleys Pérez in what was expected to be Giyasov's most difficult fight to date of his professional career. Giyasov knocked Pérez out within the first thirty seconds of the opening round after hitting his opponent cleanly with a left hook to the head. Pérez hesitantly got to his feet before referee Francisco Laveaga stopped the fight.[11]

Almost a year after his last fight, Giyasov returned to the ring against Wiston Campos on 15 August 2020. After dominating the opening two rounds, Giyasov put his opponent on the canvas after landing a heavy left hook to the body of Campos at the end of the third round. Giyasov was declared the winner after Campos was unable to get up before the count of ten.[12]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
10 fights 10 wins 0 losses
By knockout 8 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
10 Win 10–0 Wiston Camops KO 3 (10), 3:00 15 Aug 2020 Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
9 Win 9–0 Darleys Pérez TKO 1 (10), 0:30 24 Aug 2019 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico Retained WBA International super-lightweight title
8 Win 8–0 Emanuel Taylor UD 10 26 Apr 2019 The Forum, Inglewood, California, US Won vacant WBA International super-lightweight title
7 Win 7–0 Edgar Puerta TKO 5 (6), 2:54 23 Feb 2019 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Miguel Zamudio TKO 1 (6), 2:41 24 Nov 2018 Hard Rock Live, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
5 Win 5–0 Julio Laguna TKO 4 (6), 0:38 22 Sep 2018 Wembley Stadium, London, England
4 Win 4–0 Albert Mensah KO 3 (8), 1:56 17 Aug 2018 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
3 Win 3–0 Daniel Echeverria KO 1 (6), 1:11 14 Jul 2018 Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, California, US
2 Win 2–0 Gabor Gorbics UD 6 21 Apr 2018 Kings Theater, New York City, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Nicolas Atilio Velazquez KO 1 (6), 0:15 10 Mar 2018 Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, US

References
  1. "Rio Olympics 2016:Daniyar Yeleussinov wins welterweight gold for Kazakhstan". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  2. "Sosa KOs Rodriguez, remains unbeaten". fightnews.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "New Face: Shakhram Giyasov". ringtone.com. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  4. "Shakhram Giyasov Picks Up Stoppage Win in First Round". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  5. "WORLDWIDERINGSIDE REPORT: Golden Boy on ESPN". nyfights.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  6. "Shakhram Giyasov stops Laguna in five rounds". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  7. "Dmitry Bivol Blows Out Jean Pascal in WBA Light Heavyweight Title Defense". ringsidereport.com. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  8. "Shakhram Giyasov defeats Mexican Edgar Puerta by TKO". kun.uz. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  9. "GIYASOV AND AKMADALIEV PEN DEALS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING USA". matchroomboxing.com. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  10. "Rungvisai vs Estrada 2 results: Shakhram Giyasov survives scare from Emanuel Taylor". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  11. "Shakhram Giyasov Drills Darleys Perez Inside 30 Seconds For KO". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  12. "Giyasov Crushes Campos in Third With Body Shot". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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