Otabek Kholmatov
{{Short description|Uzbekistani boxer (born 1998)}}
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| weight = Featherweight 54-57kg
| height = 1.70 m
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| nationality = {{UZB}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|7|22}}
| birth_place = Sirdarya, Uzbekistan
| style = Orthodox
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| total = 14
| wins = 13
| KO = 12
| losses = 1
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{{MedalSport | Men's amateur boxing}}
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{{MedalCompetition | Youth World Championships}}
{{MedalBronze | 2016 St. Petersburg|Flyweight}}
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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.{{Cite web |title=Uzbekistan selected its team to the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships |url=http://www.asbcnews.org/uzbekistan-selected-its-team-to-the-aiba-youth-world-boxing-championships/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=ASBCNEWS |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=finixsports |date=2016-11-25 |title=AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Enters Semi-Final Stage |url=https://newfanzoneblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/aiba-youth-world-boxing-championships-enters-semi-final-stage/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=finixsportsblog |language=en}}
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){{Cite web |title=Athlete of the Month - Hayato Tsutsumi |url=http://www.asbcnews.org/athlete-of-the-month-hayato-tsutsumi/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=ASBCNEWS |language=en-US}}
== 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.{{Cite web |title=Otabek Kholmatov was the sensation of the semi-finals at the Uzbekistan National Boxing Championships |url=http://www.asbcnews.org/otabek-kholmatov-was-the-sensation-of-the-semi-finals-at-the-uzbekistan-national-boxing-championships/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=ASBCNEWS |language=en-US}}
== 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{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Declan |date=2023-03-04 |title=Otabek Kholmatov Blasts Thomas Patrick Ward in Five, Lee McGregor Wins |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/otabek-kholmatov-blasts-thomas-patrick-ward-five-lee-mcgregor-wins--172876 |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
On May 30, 2023 WBA Formally ordered Mandatory Title Fight for Otabek Khlomatov vs Leigh Wood{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |date=2023-05-30 |title=Leigh Wood-Otabek Khlomatov: WBA Formally Orders Mandatory Title Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/leigh-wood-otabek-khlomatov-wba-formally-orders-mandatory-title-fight--175004 |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
Kholmatov was scheduled to face Raymond Ford for the vacant WBA featherweight title in Verona, New York.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Otabek Kholmatov: I'm very well prepared for Raymond Ford |url=https://www.fightmag.com/otabek-kholmatov-im-very-well-prepared-for-raymond-ford/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=29 February 2024}} He lost the fight by TKO in the 12th round. Afterwards, it was revealed that during the fight Kholmatov had suffered ACL tear.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Raymond Ford takes title via stoppage against Otabek Kholmatov |url=https://www.fightmag.com/raymond-ford-takes-title-via-stoppage-against-otabek-kholmatov/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=3 March 2024}}
Kholmatov is scheduled to face Jason Canoy Manigos in a featherweight bout in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 5, 2025.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Bakhodir Jalolov joins Janibek vs Ngamissengue undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/bakhodir-jalolov-joins-janibek-vs-ngamissengue-undercard/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=15 March 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round Time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 13
|{{no2}}Loss |12–1 | style="text-align:left;" |Raymond Ford |TKO |12 (12), {{small|2:53}} |Mar 2, 2024 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, USA}} |{{small|For vacant WBA featherweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Balam Hernandez Acosta |TKO |8 (8), {{small|2:31}} |Dec 9, 2023 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|San Francisco del Rincon, Mexico}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Thomas Patrick Ward |TKO |5 (12), {{small|2:58}} |Mar 4, 2023 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10-0 | style="text-align:left;" |Andranik Grigoryan |UD |12 (12) |Mar 26, 2022 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9-0 | style="text-align:left;" |Adrian Morel Solis |TKO |4 (8), {{small|0:38}} |Dec 21, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8-0 | style="text-align:left;" |Juan Carlos Pena |TKO |2 (10), {{small|2:56}} |Dec 4, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Discoteca High Caribbean, Sosúa, Dominican Republic}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Steven Herrera |KO |3 (8), {{small|2:06}} |Nov 10, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Hostal Camping Yolimar, Tolú, Colombia}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Pedro Ramirez |KO |3 (6), {{small|2:45}} |Nov 4, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Pablo Gomez |KO |3 (4) |Oct 28, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Centro Recreacional Tempo, Tolú, Colombia}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Juan Gabriel Medina |KO |2 (10) {{small|1:51}} |Oct 23, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Roberto Lopez |KO |1 (4) {{small|2:40}} |Sep 10, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Carlos Ovando |TKO |3 (6) {{small|0:52}} |Aug 27, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|White sands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 | style="text-align:left;" |Marcella Williams |KO |1 (6) {{small|2:58}} |Aug 13, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}} | |
References
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External links
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Category:Uzbekistani male boxers