On January 30th in Moscow, Russia, Edmond Khudoyan will face undefeated Filipino Jeplex Quirante in a minimumweight contest. At 29 years old, Khudoyan firmly established himself as one of the world’s elite amateur minimumweights. His résumé includes a silver medal at the 2025 IBA World Championships in Dubai, where he dropped a tightly contested final to Azerbaijan’s Subhan Mamedov. The fight is being billed as Khudoyan's pro debut, although Boxingtalk recognizes his pro record to be 2-0 due to paid IBA fights. Khudoyan’s transition to the professional ranks has been one of the most anticipated moves in Russian boxing. However, his immediate focus has remained closely tied to the national team, following standout performances at the 2024 European Championships and his recent appearances on the world stage.

 

Across the ring, Quirante (6-0, 3 KOs) continues his steady climb through the Asian regional rankings. The 22 year-old Filipino is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Remark Antaran in July 2025, preserving his unbeaten record. Quirante embodies the classic Filipino fighting style: a high punch output, relentless pressure, and a tight, disciplined guard—tools he will look to use to spoil Khudoyan’s professional debut.