On April 24th, Ufa, Russia will host an IBA professional show, headlined by an IBF lightweight eliminator between unbeaten contenders Artur Subkhankulov and Bahodur Usmonov. Thr winner will become the mandatory challenger and earn the right to fight unbeaten American Raymond Muratalla. Both men arrive with strong amateur pedigrees and serious ambitions. One of the key attractions on the card is the return of Khariton Agrba, one of the most notable Russian prospects in the professional game. This time, he faces Filipino puncher Jerald Into, who boasts 14 wins (11 by knockout) and only one defeat. Agrba enters the bout as the WBA #1 contender at 130 pounds. The event will begin at 12:30 CET (16:30 Ufa time) wit a live broadcast on the official IBA YouTube channel.
Special attention in Ufa will be on Azalia Aminova. For the local audience, hers is one of the most anticipated bouts of the evening, and there is little doubt she will enjoy strong support in the arena. The three-time Russian national amateur champion and BRICS Games winner will face Nigeria’s Cynthia Ogunsemilore. On one side is a local boxer with a proven amateur background and growing ambitions in the professional ranks; on the other is an unbeaten opponent with eight wins in eight contests. For Ufa, it should be one of the defining moments of the night.
The card also features another local boxer, Danis Gabdrafikov. A strong and experienced amateur, he is now building momentum in the professional ranks and currently holds a 5–0 record. Gabdrafikov is set to face Kazakhstan’s Rakhat Seitzhan, who is also unbeaten with 10 wins, six of them inside the distance.
5. Maria Karabanova brings a rare and fascinating coaching story
Another reason to watch the show is the presence of Maria Karabanova, trainer of one of the main event participants. A female trainer remains a rare figure in professional boxing, and in this case, she is far more than a symbolic presence in the corner. She is a coach doing serious work at a very high level. Karabanova has worked with Artur Subkhankulov from the very beginning, helping guide him to the position of world title contender. She also works with Danis Gabdrafikov, who is building a strong reputation of his own. Watching her in action is compelling; it is not only about preparing fighters for one particular night, but about seeing a coaching system and long-term development produce visible results.
