Pavel Sosulin TKO8 Victor Nagbe... The IBA 15 show in St. Peterburg, Russia last weekend concluded with junior middleweight Pavel Sosulin defeating Victor Nagbe (12-3). Sosulin (now 17-0 including IBA PRo and World Series of Boxing bouts) entered hoping to keep the pressure on for a shot at the WBA / WBO champion Xander Zayas. Nagbe stepped in as a late replacement, accepting the fight just two weeks before the event and traveling halfway across the world to face the home favorite in Saint Petersburg. Sosulin lived up to his nickname “Mex,” applying relentless pressure and targeting the body. Nagbe initially relied on movement and counterattacks while working off the back foot. In the fifth round Nagbe suddenly changed tactics and began exchanging punches at close range, even forcing Sosulin to take several steps back — something rarely seen in the Russian fighter’s bouts. However, Sosulin quickly reasserted control. Increasing the tempo, he relentlessly pressured Nagbe around the ring with powerful hooks and punishing body shots. Over the following rounds Sosulin’s advantage became overwhelming. The accumulated damage proved too much, and Nagbe ultimately decided not to come out for the ninth round. The result was a technical knockout victory for Sosulin.

 

Vladimir Mironchikov W10 Ulugbek Sobirov...In the co-feature, Serbian super middleweight Vladimir Mironchikov triumphed over Uzbekistan’s Ulugbek Sobirov. From the opening moments Mironchikov (8-0) immediately established his distance, controlling the fight behind a disciplined jab while effectively bringing his right hand into play. Sobirov (17-6) struggled to close the gap as Mironchikov displayed excellent footwork and ring control. Throughout the fight Mironchikov confidently maintained his range, working sharply with the jab and consistently provoking his opponent into mistakes. He repeatedly launched follow-up attacks and intercepted Sobirov’s attempts to enter the pocket, leaving the Uzbek fighter with very few opportunities to mount an effective offense. On several occasions during the bout Mironchikov sharply increased the tempo, unleashing aggressive combinations and forcing Sobirov onto the defensive. However, Sobirov showed impressive resilience and determination, enduring the pressure and managing to go the full ten-round distance. After ten rounds the judges awarded Mironchikov a unanimous decision victory.