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Igor Mikhalkin
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Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin (Russian: Игорь Геннадьевич Михалкин; born 31 May 1985) is a Russian professional boxer. He held the IBO light-heavyweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBO light-heavyweight title in 2018. At regional level, he held the European light-heavyweight title between 2014 and 2016.
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Mikhalkin made his professional debut in November 2007. On his 12th professional contest, he suffered a loss to Aleksy Kuziemski. In April 2014, Mikhalkin defeated Mohamed Belkacem by unanimous decision to claim the European light-heavyweight title.[1] He made three successful defenses of that title, with the last coming against Patrick Bois in March 2016. During his tenure as European champion, Mikhalkin was highly ranked by the IBF.[2][3]
Prior to his continental title defense against Bois, Mikhalkin tested positive and admitted to taking meldonium, a substance banned by WADA and was stripped by the EBU. He was also banned for two years by the EBU.[4] The suspension was lifted in November of that same year.[5]
Mikhalkin vs. Oosthuizen
In May 2017, Mikhalkin defeated Thomas Oosthuizen to claim the IBO light-heavyweight title.[6]
Mikhalkin vs. Kovalev
On March 3, 2018, Mikhalkin challenged WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev for his belt. Kovalev defeated Mikhalkin in the seventh round via TKO.[7]
Mikhalkin vs. Bauderlique
On September 10, 2021, Mikhalkin fought Mathieu Bauderlique, ranked #5 by the WBC, #9 by the IBF, #10 by the WBA and #12 by the WBA at light heavyweight. Mikhalkin lost the bout after retiring at the end of the seventh round.[8]
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