Otabek Kholmatov
Otabek Kholmatov (Uzbek: Xolmatov Otabek Shuxrat o`g`li ру: Отабек Холматов, born July 22, 1998) is an Uzbekistani boxer who competes in the featherweight category. He was the bronze medalist of 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in the flyweight category as an amateur.[2][3]
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| Weight(s) | Featherweight 54-57kg | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Uzbekistan | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 July 1998 Sirdarya, Uzbekistan | ||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||
| Boxing record[1] | |||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Wins | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 10 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Amateur career
In September 2015, he became the champion of Uzbekistan among young men in the first lightest weight category (up to 49 kg).
2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships
In November 2016, he became the bronze medalist of the World Championship among young men in the lightest weight category (up to 52 kg)
Round of 32: Defeated Fatkhidin Khamroyev (Kyrgyzstan) 4-1
Round of 16: Defeated Istvan Szaka (Hungary) 5–0
Quarter-finals: Defeated Darwin Martinez Calero (Nicaragua) 5–0
Semi-finals: Defeated by Hayato Tsutsumi (Japan)[4]
Uzbekistan Championship 2017
He performed in the lightest weight category (up to 56 kg). Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. In the quarterfinals, he lost to Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov.
Uzbekistan Championship 2018
He competed in the featherweight category (up to 57 kg). Khusrav Soatov won in the 1/32 finals. In the 1/16 finals, Dostonbek Ulzhaboev won. Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. Abdulla Kuchkarov won in the quarterfinals. Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov won in the semifinals. In the final, he lost to Abdulkhai Shorakhmatov.[5]
Uzbekistan Championship 2019
He competed in the 1st welterweight category (up to 64 kg). Temurmalik Adhamov won in the 1/8 finals. Boburmirzo Tolibov won in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he lost to Mujibillo Tursunov.
Professional career
Kholmatov made his professional debut against Marcello Williams on 13 August 2021 and won the bout in the first round with KO. In March 2023, he won British Thomas Patrick Ward with TKO[6]
On May 30, 2023 WBA Formally ordered Mandatory Title Fight for Otabek Khlomatov vs Leigh Wood[7]
Professional boxing record
| 11 fights | 11 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Thomas Patrick Ward | KO | Mar 4, 2023 | Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Andranik Grigoryan[8][9] | UD12 (12) | Mar 26, 2022 | Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9-0 | Adrian Morel Solis | TKO4 (8) | Dec 21, 2021 | Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 8 | Win | 8-0 | Juan Carlos Pena | TKO2 (10) | Dec 4, 2021 | Discoteca High Caribbean, Sosúa, Dominican Republic | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Steven Herrera | KO3 (8) | Nov 10, 2021 | Hostal Camping Yolimar, Tolú, Colombia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Pedro Ramirez | KO3 (6) | Nov 4, 2021 | Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Pablo Gomez | KO3 (4) | Oct 28, 2021 | Centro Recreacional Tempo, Tolú, Colombia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Juan Gabriel Medina | KO2 (10) | Oct 23, 2021 | Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Roberto Lopez | KO1 (4) | Sep 10, 2021 | Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Carlos Obando | TKO3 (6) | Aug 27, 2021 | White sands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Marcella Williams | KO1 | Aug 13, 2021 | Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. |
References
- "Boxing record for Otabek Kholmatov". BoxRec.
- "Uzbekistan selected its team to the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- finixsports (2016-11-25). "AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Enters Semi-Final Stage". finixsportsblog. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- "Athlete of the Month - Hayato Tsutsumi". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- "Otabek Kholmatov was the sensation of the semi-finals at the Uzbekistan National Boxing Championships". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- Taylor, Declan (2023-03-04). "Otabek Kholmatov Blasts Thomas Patrick Ward in Five, Lee McGregor Wins". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- Donovan, Jake (2023-05-30). "Leigh Wood-Otabek Khlomatov: WBA Formally Orders Mandatory Title Fight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- "Grigoryan vs. Kholmatov: WBA Featherweight Eliminator on March 26". BoxingScene.com. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- "Kholmatov defeats Grigoryan in WBA featherweight title eliminator bout". ballysports.com. 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
External links
- Boxing record for Otabek Kholmatov from BoxRec (registration required)