Israil Madrimov, the newly crowned WBA middleweight champion, has ascended to the pinnacle of boxing rankings, claiming first place on the esteemed BoxRec boxing statistics website.
The 29-year-old fighter, backed by the "Mir Boksa" promotion company, secured his position after a stunning victory over Russian opponent Magomed Kurbanov last month.
With an record of 10 wins, including 7 knockouts, Madrimov's dominance in the ring is undeniable. His recent triumph has propelled him to third place in The Ring magazine's middleweight rankings and earned him recognition from ESPN.
Israil Madrimov, dubbed as 'The Dream', possesses a blend of graceful technique and devastating punching power that poses a formidable challenge to his adversaries.
Madrimov asserted his dominance in the professional arena by halting his initial five opponents, swiftly propelling himself into contention for a World title in the Super-Welterweight division. His sixth bout against Eric Walker in Tulsa in August 2020 served as a decisive step towards competing for the WBA title.
Transitioning from a stellar amateur career highlighted by triumphs in the 2017 Asian Championships and 2018 Asian Games, Madrimov claimed the WBA Inter-Continental title in his debut as a professional in November 2018.
Ranked #1 by the WBA in the 154lbs category, the 29-year-old displayed his prowess with a commanding victory over Raphael Igbokwe in the Middleweight division before seizing his chance for a World Title shot on the Joshua-Ngannou card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in March 2024. Tasked with confronting the undefeated Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant 154lb title, Madrimov dispatched his Russian opponent in the fifth round, securing a World Title in just 11 fights.
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