Umar Salamov

Umar Isaevich Salamov (; born 7 June 1994) is a Russian professional boxer who held the IBO light-heavyweight title in 2016.

Professional career In May 2016, Salamov moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to start at a new training camp in Kevin Barry's gym. Barry is well known for training legendary boxers like David Tua, former WBA middleweight champion Maselino Masoe, three time world champion Beibut Shumenov and former IBF junior-lightweight champion Robbie Peden. Barry has trained Salamov alongside Izu Ugonoh and former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.

Salamov vs. Anim On 1 December 2018, Salamov defeated Emmanuel Anim by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest. The scorecards read 98–92, 97–93, 99–91, in favor of Salamov.

Salamov vs. Danso On 19 September 2019, Salamov fought and beat Emmanuel Danso by knockout in the 3rd round.

Salamov vs. Bivol On 11 December 2021, Salamov fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight division championship. Bivol was ranked as the #2 light heavyweight in the world according to The Ring magazine at that time. Bivol won the fight by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest, with the scorecards being 119–109, 118–109, 118–110 in Bivol's favor.

Professional titles held International Boxing Organization Youth World Light Heavyweight title (2013) World Light Heavyweight title (2016) World Boxing Organisation Youth World Light Heavyweight title (2014) WBO European Light Heavyweight title (2014) WBO International light heavyweight title (2017) International Boxing Federation IBF East/West Europe light heavyweight title (2017)

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