Rubén Neri Muñoz KO2 Khariton Agrba... A major night of action unfolded on July 5th in Ekaterinburg, Russia, as three WBA-sanctioned title eliminators shaped the immediate future of the super bantamweight, junior welterweight, and junior middleweight divisions.   The shock of the night came in the 140-pound bout, where Argentina’s Rubén Neri Muñoz (18-2, 14 KOs) delivered a second-round knockout over previously undefeated Russian Khariton Agrba (15-1, 9 KOs). After a cautious opening round, Muñoz unleashed a vicious left cross that dropped Agrba flat — no count necessary. The referee immediately waved it off, as Muñoz’s team erupted in celebration.

 

Pavel Sosulin W12 Magomed Kurbanov... At junior middleweight, Pavel Sosulin (12-0, 6 KOs) edged former title challenger Magomed Kurbanov (26-2, 14 KOs) by split decision in a high-level, closely contested bout between two Russians. The scorecards read 116-112, 112-116, and 115-113 — reflecting the tight nature of the bout. Sosulin, despite having less experience, impressed with his steady pace and tactical adaptability, while Kurbanov struggled to impose his physicality at close range.

 

Muhammad Shekhov W10 Rodrigo Ruiz... In the super bantamweight clash, Uzbek southpaw Muhammad Shekhov (17-0-1, 4 KOs) turned in a disciplined, tactical performance to earn a unanimous decision over Argentina’s Rodrigo “C4” Ruiz (22-1, 16 KOs). Shekhov controlled the distance with intelligent footwork and crisp counters, effectively neutralizing Ruiz’s power. Judges scored it 97-91, 96-92 and 95-93 — all in favor of Shekhov, who now solidifies his place in the 122-pound division.