Alexander Ustinov

Alexander "Sasha" Ustinov (Russian: Александр Устинов; born 7 December 1976) is a Russian professional boxer,[1] former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, he has challenged once for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title in 2017.

Alexander Ustinov
Александр Устинов
BornAleksandr Ustinov
(1976-12-07) 7 December 1976 (age 47)
Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesThe Great
ResidenceMinsk, Belarus
NationalityRussian
Height2.02 m (6 ft 7.5 in)
Division
StyleBoxing, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Years active
  • 2001–2007 (kickboxing)
  • 2004–2007 (MMA)
  • 2005–present (boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total43
Wins36
By knockout27
Losses6
By knockout5
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total64
Wins53
By knockout31
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins1
Losses2
Last updated on: 28 November 2020

Ustinov currently resides in Minsk, Belarus, but remains a Russian citizen and competes under the Russian flag.[2]

Kickboxing career

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In 2003 after winning K-1 Moscow Grand Pix with three consecutive KO's Alexander Ustinov earned his spot at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris. In quarter finals he met Gregory Tony and won the fight by a second-round TKO. In the semi-final he stepped into the ring against his own sparring partner Alexey Ignashov and after the hard-fought battle the judges ruled the fight for Ignashov's favor.

In December 2003 he continued his strong performances at the tournaments winning the K-1 Spain GP in Barcelona.

On 7 August 2004 Alexander Ustinov was invited to participate at K-1 World GP 2004 Battle of Bellagio II. On his biggest tournament of his career, he was matched up against the towering South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje. Alexander Ustinov won the battle but unfortunately was unable to continue due to a deep laceration on his shin and was replaced by the American Scott Lighty.

In 2005 he won two more K-1 tournaments in Milan, Italy and Lommel, Belgium as well as made his professional boxing debut.

Professional boxing career

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Alexander Ustinov made his professional boxing debut on 13 May 2005 at the age of 29. He scored a second-round TKO win in his first bout. On 26 February 2009, he won the EBF heavyweight title by stopping Ukrainian Maksym Pedyura in five rounds. Ustinov made two successful defences of that title against Italian Paolo Vidoz and Russian Denis Bakhtov. In his 19th professional contest he defeated American future heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett by unanimous decision.

Usitnov vs. Pulev

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Ustinov suffered his first defeat in his 28th contest to Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev via 11th-round knockout in September 2009.[3]

Ustinov vs. Tua

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In 2013, he scored the biggest win of his career by outpointing hard punching New Zealander-Samoan David Tua, which was the final fight of Tua's career as he announced his retirement after the fight.

Ustinov vs. Charr

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On 25 November 2017, he unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title, losing a unanimous decision to Syrian Manuel Charr.

On 26 July 2014, he was to scheduled to fight Tyson Fury as a late replacement for the injured Derek Chisora. However, Tyson Fury pulled out of the fight due to the ill health and eventual death of his uncle, Hughie Fury.

Ustinov vs. Hunter

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On 24 November 2018, Ustinov faced Michael Hunter. Hunter scored two knockdowns over Ustinov and won the fight via TKO in the ninth round.[4]

Ustinov vs. Joyce

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On 18 May 2019, Ustinov faced WBC #15 at heavyweight, Joe Joyce.[5] Joyce's power was too much for Ustinov, as Joyce dominated him en route to a third-round TKO victory.[6]

Titles

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Boxing

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  • WBA International heavyweight champion
  • EBA (European Boxing Association) heavyweight champion

Kickboxing

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Kickboxing record

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53 Wins (31 (T)KO's, 22 decisions), 9 Losses, 1 Draw, 1 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
30 November 2007Win Xhavit BajramiBattle of Champions, Moscow, RussiaDecision33:00
14 April 2007Win Matt SamoaKings of Oceania 2007, Auckland, New ZealandKO21:45
18 November 2006Win Chris ChrispoulidesK-1 Kings of Oceania 2006 Round 3, Auckland, New ZealandKO (Left hook)12:13
28 October 2006Win Mirko VlahovicIchigeki Bulgaria 2006, Sofia, BulgariaKO (Straight punch)21:30
10 August 2006Win Lloyd van DamsThe Battle of Arnhem V, Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision53:00
30 September 2006Win Pavel MajerKick Boxing in Russia, MoscowKO1
23 August 2006Win Evgeny OrlovBelorechensk Fight Night 2KO1
6 July 2006Win Teodor SariyevIFMA, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, BangkokDecision52:00
6 March 2006Win Serhiy ArkhipovIFMA, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, BangkokDecision52:00
29 April 2006Win Paul SlowinskiMARS World Fighting GP in Seoul, KoreaKO22:55
4 July 2006Win Alben BelinskiThe Bulgarian Kick Gala, Sofia, BulgariaDecision53:00
17 February 2006NC Bjorn BregyK-1 European League 2006 in Bratislava, SlovakiaNo contest
20 January 2006Win Brice GuidonK-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, FranceKO10:35
Wins the K-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles Tournament.
20 January 2006Win Christophe CarronK-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, FranceTKO2
20 January 2006Win Alexander NovovicK-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, FranceDecision33:00
12 October 2005Win Ashwin BalrakFights at the Border IV, Lommel, BelgiumDecision33:00
Wins the Fights at the Border IV Tournament.
12 October 2005Win Koos WesselsFights at the Border IV, Lommel, BelgiumKO2
12 October 2005Win Sebastien Van ThielenFights at the Border IV, Lommel, BelgiumTKO2
2 October 2005Win Brecht WallisThe Battle of Arnhem IV, Arnhem, NetherlandsKO1
16 September 2005Draw Ionuţ IftimoaieLocal Kombat 16 "Liga Campionilor", Cluj Napoca, RomaniaDecision draw53:00
6 July 2005Loss Ruslan AvasovStadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
For the Stadium Spartacus tournament title.
6 July 2005Win Eduard VoznovichStadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
6 July 2005Win Andrei ZuravkovStadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
5 June 2005Win Mladen BrestovacK-1 Slovakia 2005, BratislavaKO
20 April 2005Loss Eduard VoznovichArbat Fight Club, WBKF, Moscow, RussiaDecision33:00
16 April 2005Win Freddy KemayoK-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, ItalyDecision33:00
Wins the K-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon tournament.
16 April 2005Win Gregory TonyK-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, ItalyDecision33:00
16 April 2005Win Bjorn BregyK-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, ItalyTKO13:00
2 May 2005Loss Brecht WallisTotal Kombat 3, RomaniaDecision53:00
12/00/2004Win Pavel MajerMoscow, RussiaKO
9 November 2004Win Duško BasrakLocal Kombat 9, RomaniaKO4
8 July 2004Win Jan NortjeK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II, NVDecision (Unanimous)33:00
7 January 2004Win Jeff FordMinsk, BelarusKO1
29 May 2004Loss Lloyd van DamsKing of the Ring World GP, Venice, ItalyDecision (Split)33:00
29 May 2004Win Mohammed FowziKing of the Ring World GP, Venice, ItalyKO (High kick)2
15 May 2004Win Andrei ZuravkovK-1 Poland 2004, PolandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the K-1 Poland 2004 tournament.
15 May 2004Win Serhiy ArkhipovK-1 Poland 2004, PolandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
15 May 2004Win Mindaugas KalikauskasK-1 Poland 2004, PolandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
5 February 2004Win Aurel BocociWKN Championships, Daugavpils, LatviaKO1
24 December 2003Win Ruslan AvasovWKBF Golden Panther Cup Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, RussiaKO (Right liver shot)61:00
20 December 2003Win Petar MajstorovicK-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, SpainKO32:28
Wins the K-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona tournament.
20 December 2003Win Gary TurnerK-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
20 December 2003Win Ivica PerkovicK-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
29 October 2003Win Andrei KirsanovWKBF Golden Panther Cup 1/2 Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, RussiaDecision52:00
29 October 2003Win Andriy RybalkoWKBF Golden Panther Cup 1/4 Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
7 February 2003Loss Serhiy ArkhipovTournament Cup of Gold Bars (over 91 kg), RussiaDecision53:00
7 February 2003Win Andrei KirsanovTournament Cup of Gold Bars (over 91 kg), RussiaDecision33:00
14 June 2003Loss Alexey IgnashovK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris, FranceDecision (Split)33:00
14 June 2003Win Gregory TonyK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris, FranceKO (Low kicks)22:40
28 May 2003Win Andrei KirsanovK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, RussiaKO31:32
Wins the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary tournament.
28 May 2003Win Ruslan BisayevK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, RussiaKO20:40
28 May 2003Win Alexander MozolevK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, RussiaKO20:43
14 March 2003Win Eduard VoznovichIAMTF, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, BangkokTKO (Corner stoppage)4
19 February 2003Win Evgeny OrlovBARS – Cup of Arbat Final (+94 kg)KO3
2 December 2003Win Ruslan BisayevBARS – Cup of Arbat Semi-finals (+94 kg)TKO4
2 May 2003Win David ShvelidzeBARS – Cup of Arbat Quarterfinals (+94 kg)KO2
27 November 2002Win Aslan KhamzatovBARS – BARSTKO4
31 July 2002Win Ruslan BisayevBARS – Cup of Arbat Final (+94 kg)Decision53:00
24 July 2002Win Suren KalachanBARS – Cup of Arbat Semi-finals (+94 kg)KO2
5 April 2002Loss Andrei KirsanovK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Ukraine, KyivDecision (Unanimous)33:00
5 April 2002Win Yaroslav ZavorotnyiK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Ukraine, KyivDecision (Unanimous)33:00
12 January 2001Loss Rob HannemanK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Prague, Czech RepublicDecision (Unanimous)33:00

Mixed martial arts record

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1 Win, 1 Loss.
DateResultOpponentEventMethodRound
10 November 2017Loss Kirill FedorovModern Fighting Pankration - AMUR CHALLENGE 12Decision (Split)3
23 November 2007Loss Andrei ZubovPerm Regional MMA Federation – MMA Professional CupDecision (Unanimous)2
5 June 2004Win Denis PodolyachinWSFC 8 – West Siberian Fighting Championship 8Decision5

Professional boxing record

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43 fights36 wins6 losses
By knockout275
By decision91
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss36–6–1Ivan DychkoTKO1 (10), 2:4018 Dec 2021Astana, Kazakhstan
42Loss36–5–1Vladyslav SirenkoKO1 (10), 1:1010 Sep 2021Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
41Draw36–4–1Terell Jamal WoodsSD627 Mar 2021InterContinental, Miami, Florida, U.S.
40Win36–4Tornike PuritchamiashviliRTD2 (10), 3:0026 Jul 2020DiaMond, Minsk, Belarus Won vacant WBA interim Asia heavyweight title
39Win35–4Oleksandr NesterenkoKO1 (10), 2:2624 Jul 2019Korston Club, Moscow, Russia
38Loss34–4Joe JoyceTKO3 (10), 1:5518 May 2019Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, England
37Loss34–3Michael HunterTKO9 (12), 1:5224 Nov 2018Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, MonacoFor vacant WBA International heavyweight title
36Loss34–2Manuel CharrUD1225 Nov 2017Oberhausen, GermanyFor vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
35Win34–1Raphael Zumbano LoveTKO1 (10), 2:0619 May 2017Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
34Win33–1Konstantin AirichKO5 (10), 2:5912 Dec 2015VTB Arena, Moscow, Russia
33Win32–1Maurice HarrisKO1 (10), 1:0510 Oct 2015Poliedro, Caracas, VenezuelaWon vacant WBA International heavyweight title
32Win31–1Travis WalkerTKO2 (10), 1:3611 Jul 2015Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England
31Win30–1Chauncy WelliverUD811 Dec 2014Krylatskoye Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia
30Win29–1David TuaUD1216 Nov 2013Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New ZealandWon vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
29Win28–1Ivica PerkovicUD820 Apr 2013Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
28Loss27–1Kubrat PulevKO11 (12), 1:2829 Sep 2012Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyFor European and IBF International heavyweight titles
27Win27–0Jason GavernKO7 (12), 2:2626 Apr 2012Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, UkraineWon vacant IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title
26Win26–0Kertson ManswellTKO3 (8), 2:183 Mar 2012ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
25Win25–0Denis BakhtovUD1222 Oct 2011Budivelnik, Cherkasy, UkraineRetained EBA heavyweight title
24Win24–0Akmal AslanovTKO2 (8), 1:5730 Jul 2011Palace of Sport, Odesa, Ukraine
23Win23–0Guido SantanaTKO1 (8), 1:0828 May 2011Concert Hall "Kobzov", Kyiv, Ukraine
22Win22–0Özcan ÇetinkayaTKO2 (8), 1:1516 Oct 2010O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
21Win21–0Paolo VidozUD1226 Jun 2010Palace of Sport, Odesa, UkraineRetained EBA heavyweight title
20Win20–0Ed MahoneTKO4 (8), 0:3020 Mar 2010ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
19Win19–0Monte BarrettUD1212 Dec 2009PostFinance Arena, Bern, SwitzerlandWon vacant WBA International heavyweight title
18Win18–0Andriy KindrychTKO3 (8), 1:1521 Oct 2009Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
17Win17–0Talgat DosanovTKO4 (8), 2:5515 Aug 2009Dynamo, Grozny, Russia
16Win16–0Michael SprottUD1020 Jun 2009Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
15Win15–0Byron PolleyKO2 (8), 1:2721 Mar 2009Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
14Win14–0Maksym PedyuraTKO5 (12), 1:5626 Feb 2009Palace of Sports, Kyiv, UkraineWon vacant EBA heavyweight title
13Win13–0Julius LongKO1 (8), 2:5011 Oct 2008O2 World, Berlin, Germany
12Win12–0Daniel BispoKO2 (8)22 Aug 2008Olympic Village, Beijing, China
11Win11–0Hans-Jörg BlaskoKO2 (8), 2:5912 Jul 2008Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
10Win10–0Rudolf AbramyanUD817 May 2008Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
9Win9–0Sedreck FieldsUD819 Apr 2008Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
8Win8–0Earl LadsonTKO1 (4), 1:5923 Feb 2008Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
7Win7–0Vitali ShkrabaTKO1 (10)6 Jul 2007Arena Gym, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant German International heavyweight title
6Win6–0Oleksandr MileikoTKO5 (6)25 Mar 2007Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
5Win5–0Engin SolmazTKO2 (6), 0:5310 Feb 2007Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
4Win4–0Valeri MeiersonTKO1 (6), 2:3025 Dec 2006Club Reaktor, Minsk, Belarus
3Win3–0Ryszard RaszkiewiczTKO3 (4), 2:2617 Oct 2006Hotel Pyramida, Prague, Czech Republic
2Win2–0Aleh RamanauTKO6 (8)20 May 2005Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus
1Win1–0Aleh TsukanauTKO2 (6)13 May 2005Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus

References

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  1. ^ Boxing record for Alexander Ustinov from BoxRec (registration required). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Владимир Задиран: "Выступление Устинова под российским флагом? Беларусь не проявляет вообще никакого интереса к Александру"". 26 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Kubrat Pulev Knocks Out Alexander Ustinov, Culcay Wins - Boxing News". 29 September 2012.
  4. ^ Staff, BoxingScene (24 November 2018). "Michael Hunter Drops, Stops Alexander Ustinov in Nine". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Joyce vs Ustinov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  6. ^ Christ, Scott (18 May 2019). "Joe Joyce stops Alexander Ustinov in third round, Brad Foster unifies". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pedro Carrión
German International heavyweight champion
6 July 2007 – March 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Steffen Kretschmann
New title EBA heavyweight champion
26 February 2009 – September 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sanel Papic
WBA International heavyweight champion
12 December 2009 – March 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Gómez
Vacant
Title last held by
Franklin Lawrence
IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight champion
26 April 2012 – September 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Gary Cornish
Vacant
Title last held by
Timur Ibragimov
WBA Pan African heavyweight champion
16 November 2013 – November 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Kali Meehan
Vacant
Title last held by
Alexander Petkovic
WBA International heavyweight champion
10 October 2015 – April 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eugene Hill