The IBA announced the full line-up for a big December 12th show  in Dubai, headlined by a WBA regular heavyweight title showdown between Kubrat Pulev and Murat Gassiev. Set for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, here are the announced undercard bout:

 

Bakhodur Usmonov vs Maxi Hughes: A WBA lightweight title eliminator...

 

Yoel Finol vs Shakhobidin Zoirov II: A rematch for the IBA pro bantamweight belt. The stakes could not be higher for Uzbekistan’s 2016 Olympic gold medallist Zoirov, as he looks to settle the score against Venezuelan rival Finol, following Finol’s majority decision win in their first meeting in December 2024.. 

 

Khariton Agrba vs Nerii Muñoz II: Another rematch, this time serving as an eliminator for Gary Antuanne Russell’s WBA 140-pound championship. Russian technician Agrba looks to gain revenge over Argentinean banger Muñoz, after Muñoz’s upset KO victory back in July and...

 

Tulani Mbenge vs. Vadim Musaev: After a perfect 13-0 start to life as a professional, Russian welterweight Musaev takes a considerable step up in competition as he takes on seasoned IBO welterweight champion Mbenge.  

 

“At IBA.Pro 13 in Dubai, things are going to get truly intense. I am confident that the whole world will be watching the Gassiev vs Pulev fight, because the world title is on the line. We expect spectacular boxing and a competitive battle between two opponents of the highest calibre. This boxing night will, for the first time, be held as part of IBA Boxing Festival in Dubai. We are actively developing the IBA ecosystem, which unites our vast IBA boxing family and offers unprecedented opportunities. I am confident that the IBA.Pro Champions’ Night will go down in history alongside the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships as events that delivered the best fights of the year,” said Umar Kremlev, President of the International Boxing Association

 

“This undercard exemplifies the very best of what IBA Pro events have become synonymous with – evenly matched fights that guarantee excitement and unpredictability,” said IBA Pro General Director Al Siesta.