
Ivan Chirkov jumps past Otabek Kholmatov to WBA’s No. 1 at 126lbs
Ivan Chirkov has leapfrogged Otabek Kholmatov, going from No. 4 to No. 1 in the WBA’s latest monthly rankings update, which was released on March 1.
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Ivan Chirkov has leapfrogged Otabek Kholmatov, going from No. 4 to No. 1 in the WBA’s latest monthly rankings update, which was released on March 1.

In the main event of the card, organized by the RCC Boxing Promotions at the Tracktor Ice Palace in Chelyabinsk, Russia, local super featherweight Vildan Minasov (12-1, 7 KOs) barely passed the toughest test of his young career by outpointing former WBA 130lb titleholder Rene "Gemelo" Alvarado (33-14, 22 KOs) unanimously over ten very heated rounds of two-way action.

In an uneasy time for the world, with two neighboring nations on the battlefield, German Titov of the RCC Boxing Promotions continues to work in a “business-as-usual” style, trying to stage solid pugilistic cards in his Ural citadels. Limitations are present and well-felt, but Titov manages to stage solid cards even during days of sorrow and despair.

Ekaterinburg, Russia - Moscow-based Moldova native Maxim Cherniciuc (5-0, 1 KO) scored the most impressive win of his short career so far by outpointing previously undefeated Russia-based native of Abkhazia Igor Adleiba (14-1-2, 6 KOs) over eight heated rounds with a unanimous decision.

Fedor Papazov, a Russian veteran lightweight of Greek heritage, revived his once-promising career with a much needed win over tough but unlucky Kyrgyz Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu, scoring a close majority decision over ten rounds. The fight was the main event of the evening at the RCC Boxing Academy in Ekaterinburg, Russia, promoted by the RCC Boxing Promotions and its boxing head German Titov.