Umar Salamov
Russian boxer
Umar Salamov
Born (1994-06-07 ) 7 June 1994 (age 30) Statistics Weight(s) Height 6 ft 3+ 1 ⁄2 in (192 cm) Reach 76 in (193 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [ 1] Total fights 30 Wins 28 Wins by KO 20 Losses 2
Umar Isaevich Salamov (Russian : Умар Исаевич Саламов ; born 7 June 1994) is a Russian professional boxer who held the IBO light-heavyweight title in 2016.
Professional career
In May 2016, Salamov moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to start at a new training camp in Kevin Barry's gym. Barry is well known for training legendary boxers like David Tua , former WBA middleweight champion Maselino Masoe , three time world champion Beibut Shumenov and former IBF junior-lightweight champion Robbie Peden . Barry has trained Salamov alongside Izu Ugonoh and former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker .[ 2]
Salamov vs. Anim
On 1 December 2018, Salamov defeated Emmanuel Anim by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest. The scorecards read 98-92, 97-93, 99-91, in favor of Salamov.[ 3]
Salamov vs. Danso
On 19 September 2019, Salamov fought and beat Emmanuel Danso by knockout in the 3rd round.[ 4]
Salamov vs. Bivol
In 11 December 2021, Salamov fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight division championship. Bivol was ranked as the #2 light heavyweight in the world according to The Ring magazine at that time. Bivol won the fight by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest with the scorecards being 119-109, 118-109, 118-110 in Bivol's favor.[ 5]
Professional titles held
Professional boxing record
31 fights
29 wins
2 losses
By knockout
21
0
By decision
8
2
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
31
Win
29–2
RTD
4 (12), 3:00
11 Sep 2024
USC Soviet Wings , Moscow, Russia
30
Win
28–2
Dilmurod Satybaldiev
UD
10
24 Feb 2024
29
Win
27–2
Vikapita Meroro
KO
1 (10), 1:41
25 Sep 2022
Basket-Hall Arena , Kazan , Russia
28
Loss
26–2
Dmitry Bivol
UD
12
11 Dec 2021
KRK “Uralets”, Ekaterinburg, Russia
For WBA (Super) light-heavyweight title
27
Win
26–1
UD
10
8 Apr 2021
26
Win
25–1
KO
3 (12), 2:30
19 Sep 2019
Retained WBO International light-heavyweight titles
25
Win
24–1
Norbert Dąbrowski
KO
9 (12), 2:02
18 Apr 2019
Retained WBO International light-heavyweight titles
24
Win
23–1
UD
10
1 Dec 2018
Estosadok , RussiaRetained WBO International, and EBP light-heavyweight titles
23
Win
22–1
KO
2 (10), 2:12
5 Sep 2018
Won vacant WBO International, and EBP light-heavyweight titles
22
Win
21–1
KO
9 (10), 0:53
22 Jun 2018
Masonic Temple , Detroit , Michigan , USWon vacant IBF North American light-heavyweight title
21
Win
20–1
TKO
3 (10), 2:43
21 Dec 2017
20
Loss
19–1
Damien Hooper
UD
10
2 Jul 2017
Suncorp Stadium , Brisbane , AustraliaLost WBO International light-heavyweight title;
19
Win
19–0
TKO
4 (10), 2:15
6 May 2017
Vodafone Events Centre , Auckland , New ZealandWon vacant WBO International, and IBF East/West Europe light-heavyweight titles
18
Win
18–0
TKO
1 (12), 2:58
10 Dec 2016
Krylia Sovetov , Moscow, Russia
17
Win
17–0
UD
10
23 Aug 2016
16
Win
16–0
Bob Ajisafe
UD
12
22 May 2016
Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
15
Win
15–0
Joey Vegas
TKO
2 (10), 0:36
5 Mar 2016
Grozny , Russia
14
Win
14–0
UD
12
14 Nov 2015
Retained WBO European light-heavyweight title
13
Win
13–0
KO
4 (10), 0:58
13 Jun 2015
Cherkasy , UkraineRetained WBO European light-heavyweight title
12
Win
12–0
UD
10
12 Nov 2014
Brovary , UkraineRetained WBO Youth light-heavyweight title;
11
Win
11–0
RTD
3 (8), 3:00
31 May 2014
Odesa , Ukraine
10
Win
10–0
TKO
4 (10), 2:01
25 Apr 2014
Moscow , RussiaWon vacant WBO Youth light-heavyweight title
9
Win
9–0
TKO
2 (8), 1:09
1 Mar 2014
8
Win
8–0
RTD
6 (10), 3:00
9 Nov 2013
Won vacant IBO Youth light-heavyweight title
7
Win
7–0
KO
2 (6), 2:49
21 Sep 2013
6
Win
6–0
TKO
3 (4), 1:16
2 Jul 2013
5
Win
5–0
KO
6 (6), 2:50
20 Apr 2013
Kharkiv , Ukraine
4
Win
4–0
TKO
3 (6), 1:22
16 Mar 2013
3
Win
3–0
TKO
3 (4)
16 Feb 2013
2
Win
2–0
UD
4
26 Jan 2013
Kyiv , Ukraine
1
Win
1–0
KO
2 (4), 1:19
15 Dec 2012
Cherkasy , Ukraine
References
^ "Boxing record for Umar Salamov" . BoxRec ^ Bryce Wilson (5 May 2016). "Umar Salamov Coming to America" . Fight News. Retrieved 22 May 2016 . ^ "Salamov vs Anim - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 11 August 2022 .^ "Salamov vs Danso - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 11 August 2022 .^ "Bivol vs Salamov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 11 August 2022 .^ "Kevin Barry's Russian fighter Umar Salamov wins world light-heavyweight title hours after Joseph Parker's IBF mandatory success" . Stuff. 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016 .^ Elliot Foster (19 April 2016). "Ajisafe-Salamov Ibo Title Fight Added Wilder Povetkin Bill" . Boxing Scene. Retrieved 22 May 2016 . ^ George Gigney (18 November 2015). "Weekly boxing results round up: November 18" . Boxing News Online. Retrieved 22 May 2016 .
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