Muslim Gamzatovich Gadzhimagomedov (Russian: Муслим Гамзатович Гаджимагомедов; born 14 January 1997) is a Russian professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) bridgerweight title since 2024. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2019 World Championships and 2019 European Games. Gadzhimagomedov also won silver medals at both the 2020 Summer Olympics and 2017 European Championships.
Amateur career
Olympic result
Tokyo 2020
- Round of 16: Defeated Abdelhafid Benchabla (Algeria) 5–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Ammar Abduljabbar (Germany) 5–0
- Semi-finals: Defeated David Nyika (New Zealand) 4–1
- Final: Defeated by Julio César La Cruz (Cuba) 5–0[1]
World Championship results
Hamburg 2017
- First round: Defeated Jeysson Monroy (Colombia) 5–0
- Round of 16: Defeated by Bektemir Melikuziev (Uzbekistan) 4–1
Yekaterinburg 2019
- Round of 32: Defeated Berat Acar (Turkey) 5–0
- Round of 16: Defeated David Nyika (New Zealand) 5–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Cheavon Clarke (England) 5–0
- Semi–finals: Defeated Radoslav Pantaleev (Bulgaria) 5–0
- Final: Defeated Julio Castillo (Ecuador) 5–0[2]
European Games result
Minsk 2019
- Round of 16: Defeated Victor Schelstraete (Belgium) 5–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Aziz Mouhiidine (Italy) 5–0
- Semi–finals: Defeated Toni Filipi (Croatia) 5–0
- Final: Defeated Uladzislau Smiahlikau (Belarus) 5–0[3]
Professional career
Gadzhimagomedov made his professional debut on 24 December, 2021, against Deibis Berrocal. He won by stoppage after knocking his opponent down three times in the second round.[4][5]
He won the inaugural WBA bridgerweight title by stopping Zhaoxin Zhang in the fourth round of their fight at the IBA Coliseum in Serpukhov, Russia, on 12 July, 2024. Evgeny Tishchenko had technically won the inaugural title the previous year, but a failed drug test rendered his bout a No Contest and his championship recognition was annulled.[6][7]
Gadzhimagomedov made a successful first defense of his title with a unanimous decision win over Leon Harth at Ufa Arena in Ufa,Russia, on 17 October, 2024.[8][9]
He defeated Thabiso Mchunu via unanimous decision in a 10 round, non-title contest at the International Boxing Centre Luzhniki in Moscow, Russia, on 31 January, 2025.[10][11]
Professional boxing record
| 6 fights | 6 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Thabiso Mchunu | UD | 10 | 31 Jan 2025 | International Boxing Centre Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Leon Harth | UD | 12 | 17 Oct 2024 | Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia | Retained WBA world bridgerweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Zhaoxin Zhang | TKO | 4 (12), 2:50 | 12 Jul 2024 | IBA Coliseum, Serpukhov, Russia | Won vacant WBA bridgerweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Artur Mann | RTD | 8 (10), 3:00 | 9 Dec 2023 | Agenda Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Akani Phuzi | UD | 8 | 27 Oct 2023 | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Deibis Berrocal | KO | 2 (6), 2:54 | 24 Dec 2021 | Soviet Wings Sport Palace, Moscow, Russia |
Professional IBA record
| 2 fights | 2 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| No | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round,
time |
Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Win | 2-0 | Julio Cesar La Cruz | UD | 5 | 26 August 2023 | Serpukhov, Russia | |
| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Enmanuel Reyes | UD | 5 | 11 December 2022 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
References
- ^ "Julio La Cruz Wins Second Olympic Gold Medal, Beats Muslim Gadzhimagomedov In Heavyweight Final". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Zamkovoi, Bakshi and Gadzhimagomedov are Russia's three gold medallists in the Yekaterinburg 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships". eubcboxing.org. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Belyavskiy chips in with second gymnastics gold as Russia finish distant leaders of Minsk 2019 medals table ahead of hosts". Inside the Games. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Khariton Agrba Blasts Out Petr Petrov, Muslim Gadzhimagomedov Turns Pro With KO Win". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "MAXIM VLASOV SENDS FELIX VALERA TO THE CANVAS BEFORE SCORING A POINTS WIN IN MOSCOW". ringtv.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Muslim Gadzhimagomedov crowned WBA champion". Inside the Games. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Gadzhimagomedov is new WBA Bridgerweight Champion". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Muslim Gadzhimagomedov defends WBA bridgerweight belt". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Gadzhimagomedov retained his Bridger WBA title against Harth". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Gadzimagomedov outscores veteran Mchunu". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "IBA: Gadzhimagomedov conquers Moscow". Inside the Games. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "BoxRec: Muslim Gadzhimagomedov". boxrec.com. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
External links
- Muslim Gadzhimagomedov at BoxRec (registration required)
- Muslim Gadzhimagomedov at Olympedia
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| Inaugural champion | WBA bridgerweight champion 12 Jul 2024 – present |
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