Orzubek Nazarov

Orzubek Nazarov (born August 30, 1966 in Kant, Kyrgyz SSR) is a Kyrgyz boxer, who won the bronze medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno. He is a former WBA Lightweight Champion.

Amateur career

As an amateur Nazarov was the World bronze medalist in 1986 and European champion in 1987 and had a record of 153-12.

Professional career The southpaw turned pro in 1990 in Japan, one of the six Amateur Elite boxers (including Yuri Arbachakov) scouted out of the old Soviet Union by the Kyoei Gym.

Vs. Dingaan Thobela In 1993 he won the WBA lightweight title against South African Dingaan Thobela via a unanimous decision. His first defence would be a rematch with Thobela, Orzubek also won the second contest via unanimous decision.

Vs. Jean Baptiste Mendy Eye problems plagued him and he retired after being upset by Jean Baptiste Mendy in France.

Professional boxing record