Umar Salamov

Umar Salamov is a Russian professional boxer with a successful career in the ring. He has a total record of 28 fights, out of which he won 26 with 19 being knockouts, while only suffering two losses, both of which came via decision.

Salamov has represented Russia in several international boxing competitions, winning accolades for his superior performance. He made his professional debut against Mykhailo Lidovskyy in 2012 at 18, defeating him via second-round knockout.

After a successful debut, Salamov went on to win 18 consecutive fights, which included 13 stoppages, making people take note of his promising career.

Salamov's first world title came in 2017 when he competed against Emil Markic for the light-heavyweight IBF title. Salamov clinched the title after defeating Markic via fourth-round technical knockout.

Despite losing some fights, Salamov's career highlights include winning his first world title during his 19th professional boxing match, an incredible feat for someone as young as him at the time.

Some of his best fights and remarkable victories include defeating notable boxers such as Emil Markic, Artem Redko, Emmanuel Danso, Norbert Dąbrowski, Sergei Ekimov, Joey Vegas, and Denis Liebau.

One of Salamov's significant career highlights is his performance against Emil Markic in his first world title fight in 2017. Salamov entered the match as an underdog, but he showed a remarkable display of skills, ending the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round, becoming the IBF light-heavyweight champion of the world. That win represented one of the key achievements of his career and showcased his talents to the world.

Salamov had his fair share of defeats in his professional boxing career, as he suffered his first loss against Damien Hooper via a 10-round unanimous decision on July 2, 2017. That loss ended his 19-fight win streak but did not impact his immense potential.

Although Salamov lost his most recent fight on December 11, 2021, against fellow Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol, he put up a commendable performance, despite losing via a 12-round unanimous decision.

Throughout his career, Salamov demonstrated his tenacity and his determination to improve. He has never been stopped in the ring, losing both his fights via a decision, which highlights his resilience and athletic ability.

Salamov is still young, and the future holds significant potential for him. Fans eagerly await his upcoming fights and hope to continue seeing him deliver top-notch performances and showcase his incredible talent to the world.

Umar Salamov Fight Record