By Alexey Sukachev

Former Russian and BBU super bantamweight and WBO Oriental featherweight titleholder Andrey “Gentleman” Bogdanov (19-1-1, 7 KOs) will try to reach for new heights but at the same skill level fighting for his first world title (sorts of) on May 16 in a subarctic city of Ukhta, Russia.

Bogdanov, 33, faces Mexican Naciff “Chatito” Castillo (17-5-2, 5 KOs) for a minor WBU (Germany-based) featherweight title. The show will be promoted by Igor Sudelainen, who originates from Pskov, the same city where Bogdanov is from. Castillo is fighting for the first time in 15 months against Bogdanov.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker ordered, but is it time for Usyk to walk away on top?

The WBO has ordered Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker, but is it the fight the fans wanted? We break down what Parker needs to do to challenge Usyk, how Usyk compares to the all-time greats, and whether it’s time for him to step away from boxing. Plus, Chris Algieri shares the moment he knew it was time to retire.

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In another featured bout of the evening, 25-year old Russian light heavyweight Sergey Gorokhov (4-1, 4 KOs), whose only loss came in his second pro fight – on points against 39-4 former champion Valery Brudov, takes on Pascal Ndomba (15-6-2, 13 KOs) from Tanzania over eight.