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Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin (Russian: Игорь Геннадьевич Михалкин; born 31 May 1985) is a Russian professional boxer. He held the IBO light-heavyweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBO light-heavyweight title in 2018. At regional level, he held the European light-heavyweight title between 2014 and 2016.

Igor Mikhalkin
Statistics
Real name	Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin
Weight(s)	Light-heavyweight
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Reach	1.91 m (75 in)
Nationality	Russian
Born	(1985-05-31) 31 May 1985 (age 37) Irkutsk, Russia
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	25
Wins by KO	11
Losses	3

Professional career

Mikhalkin made his professional debut in November 2007. On his 12th professional contest, he suffered a loss to Aleksy Kuziemski. In April 2014, Mikhalkin defeated Mohamed Belkacem by unanimous decision to claim the European light-heavyweight title.[1] He made three successful defenses of that title, with the last coming against Patrick Bois in March 2016. During his tenure as European champion, Mikhalkin was highly ranked by the IBF.[2][3]

Prior to his continental title defense against Bois, Mikhalkin tested positive and admitted to taking meldonium, a substanced banned by WADA and was stripped by the EBU. He was also banned for two years by the EBU.[4] The suspension was lifted in November of that same year.[5]

Mikhalkin vs. Oosthuizen

In May 2017, Mikhalkin defeated Thomas Oosthuizen to claim the IBO light-heavyweight title.[6]

Mikhalkin vs. Kovalev

On March 3, 2018, Mikhalkin challenged WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev for his belt. Kovalev defeated Mikhalkin in the seventh round via TKO.[7]

Mikhalkin vs. Bauderlique

On September, 10, 2021, Mikhalkin fought Mathieu Bauderlique, ranked #5 by the WBC, #9 by the IBF, #10 by the WBA and #12 by the WBA at light heavyweight. Mikhalkin lost the bout after retiring at the end of the seventh round.[8]

Professional boxing record

28 fights	25 wins	3 losses
By knockout	11	2
By decision	14	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
28	Win	25–3	Dilmurod Satybaldiev	UD	10	12 Nov 2022	USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
27	Loss	24–3	Mathieu Bauderlique	RTD	7 (12), 3:00	10 Sep 2021	Roland Garros, Paris, France	For vacant European light-heavyweight title
26	Win	24–2	Denis Tsaryuk	TKO	4 (8), 2:17	20 Mar 2021	Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia
25	Win	23–2	Timur Nikarkhoev	UD	12	6 Jul 2019	CU Arena Neugraben, Hamburg, Germany	Won IBO interim light-heavyweight title
24	Win	22–2	Bernard Donfack	RTD	1 (10), 3:00	8 Sep 2018	Zinnowitz, Germany
23	Loss	21–2	Sergey Kovalev	TKO	7 (12), 2:25	3 Mar 2018	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US	Lost IBO light-heavyweight title; For WBO light-heavyweight title
22	Win	21–1	Doudou Ngumbu	UD	12	2 Dec 2017	La Palestre, Le Cannet, France	Retained IBO light-heavyweight title
21	Win	20–1	Thomas Oosthuizen	UD	12	19 May 2017	Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany	Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
20	Win	19–1	Yevgeni Makhteienko	UD	8	18 Mar 2017	Baltiska Hallen, Malmö, Sweden
19	Win	18–1	Patrick Bois	UD	12	12 Mar 2016	Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France	Retained European light-heavyweight title
18	Win	17–1	Hugo Kasperski	UD	12	9 Oct 2015	Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France	Retained European light-heavyweight title
17	Win	16–1	Hakim Chioui	KO	9 (12)	14 Mar 2014	Salle Dubois-Crance, Charleville-Mézières, France	Retained European light-heavyweight title
16	Win	15–1	Mohamed Belkacem	TD	8 (12)	11 Apr 2014	Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany	Won vacant European light-heavyweight title; Unanimous TD
15	Win	14–1	Doudou Ngumbu	SD	12	5 Jul 2013	Palais Omnisports de Thiais, Paris, France	Won WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
14	Win	13–1	Hamza Wandera	TKO	6 (8), 2:55	18 Sep 2012	Varshavka Sky, Moscow, Russia
13	Win	12–1	Yavuz Keles	PTS	6	7 Jul 2012	Boxsporthalle Braamkamp, Hamburg, Germany
12	Loss	11–1	Aleksy Kuziemski	UD	10	22 May 2010	Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany	For vacant German International light-heavyweight title
11	Win	11–0	Doudou Ngumbu	MD	8	19 Dec 2009	Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
10	Win	10–0	Karim Bennama	UD	8	6 Jun 2009	Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
9	Win	9–0	Jose Tavares	UD	6	20 Mar 2009	Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
8	Win	8–0	DeAndrey Abron	TKO	2 (6), 1:34	7 Mar 2009	Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
7	Win	7–0	Sergey Beloshapkin	KO	4 (8), 2:59	10 Jan 2009	Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
6	Win	6–0	Emmanoel Martins da Silva	KO	3 (6), 2:36	15 Nov 2008	Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
5	Win	5–0	Patrick Linkert	TKO	3 (4)	10 Oct 2008	Mittellandhalle, Barleben, Germany
4	Win	4–0	Mariusz Radziszewski	UD	4	11 Jul 2008	Rundturnhalle, Cuxhaven, Germany
3	Win	3–0	Mihaly Kratki	TKO	2 (4), 2:32	16 May 2008	Ballhaus Arena, Aschersleben, Germany
2	Win	2–0	Richard Remen	KO	1 (4), 2:11	4 Dec 2007	Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
1	Win	1–0	Stefan Stanko	TKO	2 (4), 1:11	30 Nov 2007	DM-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany

References

External links

• Boxing record for Igor Mikhalkin from BoxRec (registration required)
• Igor Mikhalkin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

Minor world boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Umar Salamov	IBO light heavyweight champion May 19, 2017 – March 14, 2018 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Karo Murat

На других языках

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[ru] Михалкин, Игорь Геннадьевич

И́горь Генна́дьевич Миха́лкин (род. 31 мая 1985, Иркутск, Иркутская область, СССР) — российский боксёр-профессионал полутяжёлой весовой категории. Член сборной России по боксу, мастер спорта России международного класса, чемпион Европы среди юниоров, победитель ряда международных и российских турниров в любителях. Среди профессионалов бывший чемпион мира по версии IBO (2017—2018, 2019), чемпион Европы по версии EBU (2014—2016) в полутяжёлом весе.

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