Magomed Abdusalamov: record, next fight and profile →
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"My fighter will beat everybody in the heavyweight division; it's only a matter of time," says Boris Grinberg of AB Boxing, manager and father figure of undefeated Russian heavyweight Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs).
At a gym located in the city of Oxnard, California, three fighters under the guidance of adviser/promoter Sampson Lewkowicz continue to prepare for theru upcoming fights. Russian heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov, middleweight champion Sergio Martinez of Argentina and light heavyweight Spaniard Gabriel Campillo.
Undefeated Russian heavyweight sensation Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs) is being kept quite busy despite recent refusals from some well-known prospects and contenders. Abdusalamov’s manager Boris Grinberg informed Allboxing.ru, a leading Russian source of boxing info, about two upcoming fights of Mago, who crushed all but two of his opponents in the very first round.
According to co-promoter Boris Grinberg, veteran heavyweight Travis Walker vanished when negotiations began to get serious for a February fight with unbeaten prospect Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12KOs). The Russian prospect will now return in Las Vegas on February 3rd against Cuban Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6KOs).
According to his co-promoter Boris Gringberg, Russian heavyweight prospect Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs) will return on February 3 in Las Vegas. The slated opponent is undefeated Cuban boxer Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6 KOs). The main event of the evening will feature an ESPN televised rematch between light heavyweights Edison Miranda and Yordanis Despaigne. If Mago wins his contest, the next ring appearance should take place on March 17th, as part of the Sergio Martinez-Matthew Macklin undercard at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing has advised BoxingScene.com that rising heavyweight prospect Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12KOs) will return in the month of February. He was going on January 14th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, but his fight is being moved. The fight, however, will not be against veteran Travis Walker (38-7-1, 30KOs). There were discussions, but Lewkowicz confirms that Walker did not accept the fight.
Rising heavyweight prospect Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12KOs) was initially going to face veteran Travis Walker (38-7-1, 30KOs) in December 16th, but the fight appears to be rescheduled to January 14th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. No opponent has gone the distance with tough Mago.
According to Boris Grinberg, a well-known Russian-American who once served as Sultan Ibragimov’s manager and who now works for Team Abdusalamov, the undefeated Russian kayo artist can face American fringe contender (or probably a gatekeeper now) Travis Walker in his next fight. The bout is tentatively scheduled for ten rounds and is scheduled to take place on January 14 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, USA. No contracts are signed but both parties are very close to get a done deal.
Boxing adviser/promoter Sampson Lewkowicz advised BoxingScene.com that heavyweight prospect Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12KOs) is ready to fight British/Commonwealth champion Tyson Fury (17-0, 12KOs) next. Abdusalamov returned to the ring on Sunday night at Texas Station in Las Vegas, and stopped Rich Power in the third round of a one-sided fight. Coming into the match, Power (15-2, 11KOs) had one loss on his record, an eight round decision to Fury in September 2010.