Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalikhovich Ibragimov(born March 8, 1975, in Tlyarata, ASSR of Dagestan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union), retired professional boxer And former champion WBO heavyweight title. It has Avar, Dagestan descent. He fought to become the unified world champion in February 2008, losing to Wladimir Klitschko.
Personal life
Ibragimov is married. He is a Muslim by faith.
Pension
In February 2009, there were rumors of Ibragimov's retirement from boxing following his loss to Wladimir Klitschko, which were later confirmed in July 2009.
Professional career
2002-2006: Prospect for a contender
Ibragimov turned professional and rose through the tough ranks, knocking out journeyman Al Cole, Zuri Lawrence, Friday Ahunenya and Lance Whitaker.
On July 28, 2007, Sultan's record became 19-0-1 when he fought to a draw with Ray Austin in a grueling 12-round heavyweight IBF title eliminator.
2007: WBO Heavyweight Champion & Holyfield Bout
Despite the draw against Ray Austin, Ibragimov received a title shot from another sanctioning organization, the WBO. He was scheduled to challenge Shannon Briggs for the WBO heavyweight title on March 10, 2007, but because Briggs fell ill with pneumonia, Ibragimov instead faced Javier Mora at Madison Square Garden in New York City on that date. Ibragimov knocked out Mora 46 seconds into the first round. The victory broke the record for the fastest knockout in a main event at Madison Square Garden, which had previously been held by Lee Savold, who defeated Buddy Walker in 1948.
Ibragimov faced domineering WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 2, 2007. With the exception of early and late pressure by Briggs in round one & twelve, rounds two through eleven were mostly controlled by Ibragimov, defeating his larger opponent with quick combinations.
On October 13, 2007, Sultan Ibragimov won his first title defense against aging former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield by unanimous decision for the WBO heavyweight title at the Khodynka Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Ibragimov fought Wladimir Klitschko on February 23, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. This fight was a unification bout putting the two fighters' IBF, IBO and WBO titles on the line. This was the only title teaming since 1999, when Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield fought.
2008: Unification meeting against Klitschko
He was defeated by Wladimir Klitschko via unanimous decision. Ibragimov had his moments, but was mostly unable to finish Klitschko's long jab and the occasional straight right hand, he struggled to land any significant blows on his larger opponent.
Little things
He is only the fifth southpaw heavyweight champion in history. The others were Michael Moorer, Corrie Sanders, Chris Byrd and Ruslan Chagaev, but only Moorer was a true lineal champion - Ibragimov and Sanders held the WBO belt, while Byrd and Chagaev won vacant belts while someone else was widely considered the top heavyweight.
The Sultan's cousin, Timur Ibragimov, is also a professional heavyweight boxer. However, Sultan fights for Russia, while Timur represents Uzbekistan.
Sultan-Akhmed Ibragimov was born on March 8, 1975 in the highland Dagestan village of Tlyanada. He began boxing at the age of seventeen, when he arrived in Rostov-on-Don and entered a financial college. It was here that he met his first coach Anatoly Chernyaev.
Soon, the capable Dagestani was noticed by his closest friend, promoter and future mentor, Ramazan Abacharaev, who is of great importance in the development of boxing in Dagestan and played a large role in strengthening the international authority of Russian boxing, being the vice-president of AIBA (remember only the Olympic gold in Athens). .Gaidarbekova). Ramadan in the life of the Sultan is essentially Cus D'Amato in the life of young Tyson. Abacharaev brought the amateur, who was starting his career, to sparring with leading Russian boxers. After watching a number of fights, contrary to accepted rules, famous specialist in boxing, Nikolai Khromov, who was at that time the head coach of the Russian national team, immediately invited him to the main team.
And I must say - I was not mistaken. In 1999, Ibragimov became the champion of Russia, then - silver medalist European Championship in Tampere, Finland. Once in the national team, he wins at the international qualifying tournament a ticket to Sydney 2000, where he meets the legendary Felix Savon in the final. Perhaps the gong is in last round saved the famous Cuban from defeat after a heavy knockdown (before that, of the entire boxing elite, only our Evgeniy Sudakov managed to knock down the Latino, who was technical and lightning fast in attacks). The judges gave preference to Savon, being already a national Hero, the Cuban became the third three-time winner in world history Olympic champion(along with the legendary Teofilo Stevenson and Laszlo Papp).
The Sultan brought the Russian team silver medal and together with his teammates Alexander Lebzyak, Oleg Saitov, Raimkul Malakbekov, Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov, Kamil Dzhamalutdinov and Alexander Maletin glorified our Fatherland. Sultan Ibragimov's services to the Motherland were recognized by the Order of Friendship. He was awarded the title of Honored Master of Sports.
Professional boxing career
Sultan's professional career began in 2002 in the USA under the guidance of his manager Boris Grinberg and under the close supervision of the experienced Angelo Dundee. Thanks to the paternal care of manager Boris Grinberg, Sultan was deprived of worrying about all sorts of minor things in life “overseas” and could completely concentrate on training. Unlike many Russian boxers, who, when preparing for fights, spend the lion's share of what they can earn, even paying sparring partners, Ibragimov's approach to training is truly professional.
His only task is to be in good sports uniform. The manager provides everything else. This instills confidence in the future of the Sultan - he has a large real Family behind him, and professional team like-minded people, without whom it is difficult to achieve great success not only in sports, but also in life. Almost every day the Sultan receives calls from his relatives and admirers from Dagestan, Rostov-on-Don, Moscow - where he always belongs!
In America, Ibragimov immediately attracted the close attention of boxing experts and fans. His aggressive style of fighting, a knockout blow from both hands, and an absolute lack of timidity in front of any opponent made him soon popular among the discerning overseas audience. During this time, the “Russian hunter” (this is the definition given to his style of fighting by the local public) gained more than 10 kg in weight, learned the basics of the American professional school, and became physically stronger, because according to local canons, the athletic training of boxers plays a huge role. His peculiarity, a characteristic manifestation of his talent, is a subtle sense of boxing, a correct assessment of the opponent and the ability to impose his fight on him. By the way, the foundations of professional boxing itself were laid for him by the legendary Angelo Dundee with the help of his assistants Louis Lagerman and Orlando Cibelas. Touching in training process with many professionals and boxing idols (M. Tyson, L. Whitaker, M. Moore, etc.), Sultan and his brother Timur got used to the atmosphere of professional boxing.
It is the combination of technical skills, the speed of amateur boxing with the power nature of professional boxing, complemented by an emphasis on a knockout blow, that gives the “Russian hunter” every chance of winning the world champion title. Commenting on Ibragimov’s first victory in Russia over Brazilian champion Carlos Barcelete, the legendary Soviet boxer, President of the Russian Professional Boxing Federation Viktor Petrovich Ageev said: “Sultan, you and your mentors did the only thing right choice to achieve a great goal. Only in the USA in the heavyweight division can you really learn something and become a real champion!” In ordinary life, the Sultan is a very charming person with big heart, a keen observational mind and diverse interests. Wherever he goes, a circle of admirers immediately forms around him, even in an unfamiliar city.
Help from a deputy
The stable promotion of the Russian boxer is largely facilitated by the personal support of Suleiman Kerimov, State Duma deputy, owner of the Nafta-Moscow company. The young progressive Russian politician and businessman plans to attend the upcoming show on July 28 in Florida, a landmark event in world boxing will take place - the official status of a mandatory challenger for the IBF world champion title will be played out.
Video: Fight Wladimir Klitschko vs Sultan Ibragimov
Place of birth. City of Kaspiysk (Dagestan, Russia). According to other data, the high-mountain Dagestan village of Tlyanada.
Career. He took up boxing at the age of 17 after moving to Rostov-on-Don, where he entered a financial college.
Until 2002 he boxed among amateurs. In 1999 he won the title of Russian champion. In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics (Australia), he won a silver medal in weight category 91 kg.
In 2002 he moved to the USA and began performing on professional ring. All this time, Boris Grinberg remained his manager.
In America, Ibragimov immediately attracted the close attention of boxing experts and fans. His aggressive style of fighting, a knockout blow from both hands, and an absolute lack of timidity in front of any opponent quickly made him popular among the discerning overseas audience. During his time working in the USA, the “Russian hunter” (this is the definition given to his style of fighting by the local public) perfectly mastered the basics of the American professional school, became physically stronger, and gained more than 10 kg in weight (according to local canons, a boxer’s athletic training plays a huge role).
Experts call Sultan Ibragimov’s characteristic feature, a characteristic manifestation of his talent, a subtle sense of boxing, the ability to correctly assess the opponent and impose his “move” of the fight on him.
In less than six years of his professional career, he won 21 matches, with one ending in a draw. In 17 out of 20 fights, victory was achieved ahead of schedule.
In June 2007, in Atlantic City, he defeated American Shannon Briggs in a 12-round fight and became the new WBO world heavyweight champion.
In October of the same year, he defended his championship title in a duel with the world boxing legend, already aged, but still desperate, Evander Holyfield.
According to some sources, not the least role in the promotion of the Russian boxer was played and continues to be played by one of the richest people in Russia, the owner of the Nafta-Moscow company, State Duma deputy and, like Ibragimov, a native of Dagestan, Suleiman Kerimov.
Ibragimov VS Klitschko. On February 23, 2008, at the New York Madison Square Garden arena, Sultan Ibragimov had the chance to fight with the Ukrainian, the current IBF and IBO champion. This fight turned out to be significant for both boxers for a number of reasons. If only because the winner had to emerge from it as the owner of three championship belts at once, and that in last time a similar unification super-fight took place, no more or less, eight years ago.
Assessing the chances of his ward, Boris Grinberg said that Sultan, first of all, has a greater technical arsenal than Klitschko, and is much faster than the Ukrainian boxer. In his opinion, Ibragimov’s more modest height and weight figures are, on the contrary, an advantage. “We know Vladimir’s weaknesses. What the Ukrainian spent more than 10 years achieving, Sultan achieved in five years,” the manager summed up.
At the end of negotiations with Klitschko’s headquarters, Sultan Ibragimov said: “Vladimir, as many believe, is the most best fighter heavyweight in the world. Therefore, I adhere to the principle “to be the best fighter you must win best fighters“, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to get into the ring against him. And the most important thing is that the winner has the right to retain the titles he has won, and also has the opportunity to continue to hold unification fights.”
After defeating Wladimir Klitschko, Ibragimov planned to meet the winner of the WBC world title fight between Oleg Maskaev and Samuel Peter. However, the fight with the Ukrainian, which after 12 rounds ended in the loss of the championship belt, made serious adjustments to the Russian’s plans. The defeat by Klitschko was the first in professional career boxer
In total, Sultan Ibragimov fought 24 fights in the professional ring.In 22 he won victories (17 knockouts), and in July 2006 his fight with the American Ray Austin ended in a draw.The defeat by Klitschko was the first in Ibragimov’s professional career.Also, this fight was the last in the professional ring for Sultan.
In 2009, p After the fight with Vladimir Klitschko, Ibragimov left boxing. He explained this by the fact that even before the fight he suffered 3 broken arms, as well as by the desire to leave at the peak physical fitness and stay healthy.
Sultan Ibragimov lives in Makhachkala and is engaged in the fuel business.
Family. Sultan Ibragimov is married. He has three children: daughter Rukiyat (born in 2010), son Askhab (born in 2011) and son Magomedsalikh (born in 2014).
Born 1975-03-08 Russian professional boxer
Life
Sultan-Akhmed Magomedsalikhovich Ibragimov (March 8, 1975, village of Tlyarata, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic) is a Russian professional boxer competing in the super heavyweight category. Silver medalist Olympic Games 2000. Former world heavyweight champion according to the WBO (2007-2008). Avar by nationality.
2002 — 2006
Debuted in professional boxing 2002.
In December 2005, he knocked out Lance Whitaker in the 7th round.
In July 2006, an IBF eliminator took place between Sultan Ibragimov and Ray Austin. The fight was very even. Austin was knocked down in the 4th round, and Ibragimov in the 10th. The fight had little interest, so it was broadcast only by the ESPN channel, which specializes in showing minor fights.
Because Austin was ranked above Ibragimov, and because this was his second straight eliminator, he was given the chance to face champion Wladimir Klitschko. Ibragimov got a chance to meet the WBO champion.
2006 — 2008
In July 2007, Ibragimov defeated WBO world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs.
In October 2007, he defeated the legendary Evander Holyfield in Moscow.
In February 2008, a unification match took place between the WBO heavyweight champions Sultan Ibragimov and the IBF champions Vladimir Klitschko. Klitschko fought a cautious fight, using only his jab. Ibragimov was inferior in height and therefore could not keep up with his opponent. Vladimir Klitschko confidently won on points.
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- October 29, 2010 Thirteenth round
- October 26, 2010 The head of the election headquarters of Sultan Ibragimov was seriously wounded in the Tlyaratinsky district
- October 25, 2010 Mass riots occurred in the Tlyaratinsky district
- October 13, 2010 The best fights of Sultan Ibragimov
- June 15, 2010 Former world champion Ibragimov does not rule out the possibility of returning to boxing
- April 30, 2010
Russian professional boxer, former WBO world heavyweight champion
Russian professional boxer. From June 2007 to February 2008 he was the WBO (World Boxing Organization) world heavyweight champion. In the amateur ring, Ibragimov won a silver medal Summer Olympics 2000 in the category up to 91 kilograms.
Sultan-Akhmed Ibragimov was born on March 8, 1975 in the city of Kaspiysk, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. He started boxing after moving to Rostov-on-Don, where his brother lived. In 1998, Ibragimov joined the Russian national team.
Ibragimov’s main success in the amateur ring was reaching the finals of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where he lost on points to Cuban Felix Savon. In 2000, the Russian also became a silver medalist at the European Championships in Tampere (Finland), and in 2001, a bronze medalist at the World Championships in Belfast ( Northern Ireland) , .
On May 25, 2002, Sultan Ibragimov made his debut in the professional ring in the most prestigious heavy weight category. By the end of 2005, he scored 19 victories in 19 fights and received the right to fight for the title of official challenger for the IBF (International Boxing Federation) world title.
On July 28, 2006, Ibragimov met with American Ray Austin. As a result of this fight, the judges determined a draw, and Austin retained the title of official IBF challenger. In his next fight, which took place on March 10, 2007, the Russian knocked out Javier Mora from the USA in the first round.
On June 2, 2007, Ibragimov held the first championship fight and defeated American WBO title holder Shannon Briggs on points. After this, the Russian signed a contract for a unification fight with WBA (World Boxing Association) champion Ruslan Chagaev, but this fight did not take place due to the illness of the Uzbek boxer.
At the beginning of August 2007, Ibragimov signed a contract to fight with the former absolute champion world by American Evander Holyfield. The fight between Ibragimov and Holyfield took place on October 13, 2007 in Moscow at the Megasport Sports Palace on Khodynskoye Field. At the end of 12 rounds, the judges unanimously gave victory to Ibragimov with a score of 117:111 (twice) and 118:110.
In November 2007, Ibragimov agreed to fight with IBF (International Boxing Federation) world champion Vladimir Klitschko. This meeting, which was the first heavyweight unification bout since 1999, took place on February 23, 2008 at the famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
The fight, which lasted 12 rounds, was held with a noticeable advantage for Klitschko, and the judges gave the victory to the Ukrainian by unanimous decision, scoring 119:110, 117:111 and 118:110. Thus, Ibragimov lost the WBO title, and Klitschko became the world champion according to the versions of two prestigious organizations at once - IBF and WBO.
Sultan Ibragimov is left-handed and fights in a right-handed stance. He is one of only five left-handed heavyweights to win a championship in this weight class. In total, Ibragimov had 24 fights in the professional ring, 22 of which he won (17 by knockout), one drew and one he lost.
