Khariton Agrba W10 Jerald Into... In Ufa, Russia, junior welterweight Khariton Agrba, the WBA #1 contender, defeated Jerald Into of the Philippines. Agrba made a measured start, allowing Into to work in the opening round while he gathered data. Into attacked willingly at different levels, though much of his offense was smothered by Agrba’s tight guard. The following two rounds were fought at a high tempo, featuring sharp, technical exchanges. Into continued to hunt for power shots, while Agrba utilised superior footwork, though a dominant lead remained elusive early on. By the fourth round, Agrba began to exert his will, backing his opponent up and piercing the guard with multi-level combinations. At the start of the sixth, Agrba landed several heavy shots that visibly shook Into, but the Filipino displayed immense resilience, refusing to buckle. Despite Into’s attempts to regain the initiative in the eighth and ninth, Agrba defended impeccably, staying compact and scoring heavily on the counter. All three judges eventually awarded the contest to Agrba by unanimous decision.
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ADDITIONAL RESULTS
Russia's Azalia Aminova faced Cynthia Ogunsemilore (NGR) for the WBA Asia title. Competing in a new weight category, the local favourite imposed herself from the opening bell, forcing her rhythm on the contest. While Ogunsemilore had moments of success, Aminova remained the more clinical and accurate operator. Aminova’s footwork was standout, as she varied the tempo and distance to keep her opponent off-balance. Throughout the eight rounds, she remained disciplined, picking Ogunsemilore off from range and refusing to be drawn into a stationary brawl. Aminova was awarded a clear unanimous decision.
The night opened with a bout between two Russian welterweights, Ilyas Naibkhanov and Karen Soloviev. Soloviev—a highly accomplished amateur, Russian Championships medallist, and International Master of Sport—took control almost immediately. From the opening bell, he applied relentless pressure, digging hard shots into both the head and body. Midway through the first round, Soloviev landed a precise right hand that sent Naibkhanov to the canvas for a heavy knockdown. Naibkhanov attempted to rally in the second round, surging forward to turn the tide, but Soloviev quickly neutralised the effort. Landing again with authority, Soloviev scored two further knockdowns; the latter proved final as Naibkhanov was unable to beat the count. With this clinical finish, Soloviev recorded the second knockout victory of his professional career.
The second contest featured Nathanael Kakololo (NAM) against the unbeaten Ruslan Selimyan (RUS). The bout began at close quarters, with both men trading power shots early on. While Kakololo pressed the action in the opening round, Selimyan adjusted well in the second, establishing a stiff jab that pushed his opponent back and allowed him to dictate the pace. The exchanges remained competitive, but Selimyan’s sharper use of the lead hand gradually gave him the edge. The fight came to an abrupt end in the fourth round when Kakololo slipped and injured his shoulder during the fall, leaving him unable to continue. Selimyan was awarded the victory, moving his professional record to 14–0.
A heavyweight clash followed between Teymuraz Surov (RUS) and local boxer Bekhan Israilov (RUS). Having met previously in the amateur ranks—where Surov was victorious—there was no need for a feeling-out process. Both men claimed the centre of the ring immediately, engaging in a sustained trade of heavy leather through a fairly even opening two rounds. Late in the second, however, Surov detonated a superb right hand that dropped Israilov. Although the local fighter managed to regain his feet, Surov sensed the finish and swarmed. Under increasing fire, Israilov’s corner was forced to throw in the towel, handing Surov a technical knockout victory.
Ufa’s own Danis Gabdrafikov (RUS) took on the unbeaten Rakhat Seitzhan (KAZ). Gabdrafikov started brightly, establishing an early advantage by controlling the distance, working effectively behind the jab, and finding a home for hard right hands to the body and overhand shots upstairs. Seitzhan adapted in the third and fourth rounds, closing the distance more effectively to frustrate the home fighter. However, from the fifth round onwards, Gabdrafikov regained his rhythm and began to dominate. His right overhand remained his most potent weapon; as the fight progressed, he doubled up his punches and varied his levels. Dictating the tempo through the later stages, Gabdrafikov won the clearer exchanges to earn a well-deserved unanimous decision.
