Ibragimov clinches vacant IBA title

Anvar Umarov · 00:55, 07.02.2010 · Updated 13:51 · 2558 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan’s Timur Ibragimov knocked out Awadh Tamim in third round in a heavyweight bout on 6 February. The bout was held in Moscow, Russia.

Ibragimov knocked down Tamim twice in the third before referee Jon Schorle ended the match at 2:15 of the round.

Ibragimov (27-2-1; 15 KO) has now won his last six fights. As a result of this win, Ibragimov acquired the vacant IBA Intercontinental heavyweight title. He is hoping to advance himself in the ratings by acquiring multiple regional belts in the future.

Tamim (11-2; 6 KO) was simply out of his league against vastly more experienced Ibragimov. The Tanzanian, known for his aggressive style, was an open target for Ibragimov’s dangerous right hand, and was thus quickly obliterated.

Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.