Orzubek Nazarov

Orzubek Nazarov (born August 30, 1966 in Kant, Kyrgyz SSR) is a boxer of Uzbek ethnicity, who won the bronze medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno. He is a former WBA Lightweight Champion.

Orzubek Nazarov
Орзубек Пулетович Назаров
Nazarov in 2018
Born (1966-08-30) August 30, 1966 (age 57)
NationalitySoviet
Kyrgyzstani
Other namesGussie
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins26
Wins by KO19
Losses1
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Soviet Union
World Amateur Championships
Bronze medal – third place1986 RenoLightweight
European Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place1987 TurinLightweight

Amateur career

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As an amateur Nazarov was the World bronze medalist in 1986 and European champion in 1987 and had a record of 153-12.

Nazarov (right) versus Andreas Otto of East Germany, 1989

Professional career

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The southpaw turned pro in 1990 in Japan, one of the six Amateur Elite boxers (including Yuri Arbachakov) scouted out of the old Soviet Union by the Kyoei Gym.

Vs. Dingaan Thobela

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In 1993 he won the WBA lightweight title against South African Dingaan Thobela via a unanimous decision. His first defence would be a rematch with Thobela, Orzubek also won the second contest via unanimous decision.[1]

Vs. Jean Baptiste Mendy

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Eye problems plagued him and he retired after being upset by Jean Baptiste Mendy in France.[2]

Professional boxing record

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27 fights26 wins1 loss
By knockout190
By decision71
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Loss26–1Jean Baptiste MendyUD12May 16, 1998Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceLost WBA lightweight title
26Win26–0Freddy CruzPTS8Apr 8, 1998Galisbay, Guadeloupe
25Win25–0Oscar Natalio LopezKO4 (10)Oct 4, 1997Le Grande Dome, Villebon, Essonne, France
24Win24–0Leavander JohnsonTKO7 (12)May 10, 1997Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA lightweight title
23Win23–0Adrianus TarorehKO4 (12)Apr 15, 1996Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained WBA lightweight title
22Win22–0Dindo CanoyUD12Nov 14, 1995Municipal Gymnasium, Iwaki, Fukushima, JapanRetained WBA lightweight title
21Win21–0Won ParkKO2 (12)May 15, 1995Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained WBA lightweight title
20Win20–0Joey GamacheKO2 (12)Dec 10, 1994Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S.Retained WBA lightweight title
19Win19–0Dingaan ThobelaUD12Mar 19, 1994Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained WBA lightweight title
18Win18–0Dingaan ThobelaUD12Oct 30, 1993Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaWon WBA lightweight title
17Win17–0Boy LigasPTS12Jul 19, 1993JapanRetained OPBF lightweight title
16Win16–0Kwang-Shik SongTKO2 (12)Mar 22, 1993JapanRetained OPBF lightweight title
15Win15–0Ernie AlesnaTKO5 (12)Dec 11, 1992Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, JapanRetained OPBF lightweight title
14Win14–0Noparatnoi Vor VarapolKO2 (12)Sep 28, 1992JapanRetained OPBF lightweight title
13Win13–0Francis VelasquezKO10 (12)Jun 24, 1992Osaka, JapanRetained OPBF lightweight title
12Win12–0Iwao OtomoPTS12May 11, 1992Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon OPBF lightweight title
11Win11–0Noparatnoi Vor VarapolKO2 (10)Apr 10, 1992Metropolitan Gym, Tokyo, Japan
10Win10–0Takehito NakanoKO1 (10)Feb 17, 1992JapanRetained Japanese lightweight title
9Win9–0Daomai SithkodomPTS10Dec 16, 1991Japan
8Win8–0Ernie AlesnaKO4 (12)Oct 28, 1991Japan
7Win7–0Katsumi MaruyamaKO2 (10)Aug 1, 1991JapanRetained Japanese lightweight title
6Win6–0Kenji YagiTKO4 (10)Apr 22, 1991JapanWon Japanese lightweight title
5Win5–0Tadashi DomotoKO1 (8)Nov 12, 1990Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
4Win4–0Takashi SaitoKO1 (?)Sep 10, 1990Japan
3Win3–0Hogan NoguchiKO1 (6)Jul 9, 1990Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2Win2–0Young Man JunTKO3 (?)Apr 12, 1990Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
1Win1–0Makoto NishizawaTKO1 (6)Feb 1, 1990Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Doctor Tells Bentt to Stop Boxing". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ^ "Rios reaches Italian final". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Kenji Yagi
Japanese lightweight champion
April 22, 1991 – 1992
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Takashi Saito
Preceded by
Iwao Otomo
OPBF lightweight champion
May 11, 1992 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Adrianus Taroreh
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
October 30, 1993 – May 16, 1998
Succeeded by