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Otabek Kholmatov

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Otabek Kholmatov
Born (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 26)
Nationality Uzbekistan
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight 54-57kg
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights13
Wins12
Wins by KO11
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Uzbekistan
Youth World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2016 St. Petersburg Flyweight

Otabek Kholmatov (Uzbek: Xolmatov Otabek Shuxrat o`g`li ру: Отабек Холматов, born July 22, 1998) is an Uzbekistani boxer who competes in the featherweight category. He was the bronze medalist of 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in the flyweight category as an amateur.[2][3]

Amateur career

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In September 2015, he became the champion of Uzbekistan among young men in the first lightest weight category (up to 49 kg).

2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships

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In November 2016, he became the bronze medalist of the World Championship among young men in the lightest weight category (up to 52 kg)

Round of 32: Defeated Fatkhidin Khamroyev (Kyrgyzstan) 4-1

Round of 16: Defeated Istvan Szaka (Hungary) 5–0

Quarter-finals: Defeated Darwin Martinez Calero (Nicaragua) 5–0

Semi-finals: Defeated by Hayato Tsutsumi (Japan)[4]

Uzbekistan Championship 2017

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He performed in the lightest weight category (up to 56 kg). Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. In the quarterfinals, he lost to Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov.

Uzbekistan Championship 2018

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He competed in the featherweight category (up to 57 kg). Khusrav Soatov won in the 1/32 finals. In the 1/16 finals, Dostonbek Ulzhaboev won. Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. Abdulla Kuchkarov won in the quarterfinals. Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov won in the semifinals. In the final, he lost to Abdulkhai Shorakhmatov.[5]

Uzbekistan Championship 2019

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He competed in the 1st welterweight category (up to 64 kg). Temurmalik Adhamov won in the 1/8 finals. Boburmirzo Tolibov won in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he lost to Mujibillo Tursunov.

Professional career

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Kholmatov made his professional debut against Marcello Williams on 13 August 2021 and won the bout in the first round with KO. In March 2023, he won British Thomas Patrick Ward with TKO[6]

On May 30, 2023 WBA Formally ordered Mandatory Title Fight for Otabek Khlomatov vs Leigh Wood[7]

Kholmatov was scheduled to face Raymond Ford for the vacant WBA featherweight title in Verona, New York.[8] He lost the fight by TKO in the 12th round.[9]

Professional boxing record

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13 fights 12 wins 1 loss
By knockout 11 1
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Time Date Location Notes
13 Loss 12–1 Raymond Ford TKO 12 (12), 2:53 Mar 2, 2024 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, USA For vacant WBA featherweight title
12 Win 12–0 Balam Hernandez Acosta TKO 8 (8), 2:31 Dec 9, 2023 San Francisco del Rincon, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Thomas Patrick Ward TKO 5 (12), 2:58 Mar 4, 2023 Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
10 Win 10-0 Andranik Grigoryan UD 12 (12) Mar 26, 2022 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 9-0 Adrian Morel Solis TKO 4 (8), 0:38 Dec 21, 2021 Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
8 Win 8-0 Juan Carlos Pena TKO 2 (10), 2:56 Dec 4, 2021 Discoteca High Caribbean, Sosúa, Dominican Republic
7 Win 7–0 Steven Herrera KO 3 (8), 2:06 Nov 10, 2021 Hostal Camping Yolimar, Tolú, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Pedro Ramirez KO 3 (6), 2:45 Nov 4, 2021 Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Pablo Gomez KO 3 (4) Oct 28, 2021 Centro Recreacional Tempo, Tolú, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Juan Gabriel Medina KO 2 (10) 1:51 Oct 23, 2021 Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Roberto Lopez KO 1 (4) 2:40 Sep 10, 2021 Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Carlos Ovando TKO 3 (6) 0:52 Aug 27, 2021 White sands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Marcella Williams KO 1 (6) 2:58 Aug 13, 2021 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Otabek Kholmatov". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Uzbekistan selected its team to the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ finixsports (2016-11-25). "AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Enters Semi-Final Stage". finixsportsblog. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ "Athlete of the Month - Hayato Tsutsumi". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  5. ^ "Otabek Kholmatov was the sensation of the semi-finals at the Uzbekistan National Boxing Championships". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  6. ^ Taylor, Declan (2023-03-04). "Otabek Kholmatov Blasts Thomas Patrick Ward in Five, Lee McGregor Wins". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  7. ^ Donovan, Jake (2023-05-30). "Leigh Wood-Otabek Khlomatov: WBA Formally Orders Mandatory Title Fight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  8. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (29 February 2024). "Otabek Kholmatov: I'm very well prepared for Raymond Ford". FIGHTMAG.
  9. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 March 2024). "Raymond Ford takes title via stoppage against Otabek Kholmatov". FIGHTMAG.
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