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Orzubek Nazarov

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Orzubek Nazarov
Орзубек Пулетович Назаров
Nazarov in 2018
Born (1966-08-30) August 30, 1966 (age 58)
NationalitySoviet
Kyrgyzstani
Other namesGussie
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins26
Wins by KO19
Losses1
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Soviet Union
World Amateur Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Reno Lightweight
European Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Turin Lightweight

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

Amateur career

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

Nazarov (right) versus Andreas Otto of East Germany, 1989

Professional career

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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

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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.[1]

Vs. Jean Baptiste Mendy

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Eye problems plagued him and he retired after being upset by Jean Baptiste Mendy in France.[2]

Professional boxing record

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27 fights 26 wins 1 loss
By knockout 19 0
By decision 7 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Loss 26–1 Jean Baptiste Mendy UD 12 May 16, 1998 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Lost WBA lightweight title
26 Win 26–0 Freddy Cruz PTS 8 Apr 8, 1998 Galisbay, Guadeloupe
25 Win 25–0 Oscar Natalio Lopez KO 4 (10) Oct 4, 1997 Le Grande Dome, Villebon, Essonne, France
24 Win 24–0 Leavander Johnson TKO 7 (12) May 10, 1997 Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained WBA lightweight title
23 Win 23–0 Adrianus Taroreh KO 4 (12) Apr 15, 1996 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA lightweight title
22 Win 22–0 Dindo Canoy UD 12 Nov 14, 1995 Municipal Gymnasium, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan Retained WBA lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Won Park KO 2 (12) May 15, 1995 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Joey Gamache KO 2 (12) Dec 10, 1994 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S. Retained WBA lightweight title
19 Win 19–0 Dingaan Thobela UD 12 Mar 19, 1994 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained WBA lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Dingaan Thobela UD 12 Oct 30, 1993 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Won WBA lightweight title
17 Win 17–0 Boy Ligas PTS 12 Jul 19, 1993 Japan Retained OPBF lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Kwang-Shik Song TKO 2 (12) Mar 22, 1993 Japan Retained OPBF lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 Ernie Alesna TKO 5 (12) Dec 11, 1992 Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan Retained OPBF lightweight title
14 Win 14–0 Noparatnoi Vor Varapol KO 2 (12) Sep 28, 1992 Japan Retained OPBF lightweight title
13 Win 13–0 Francis Velasquez KO 10 (12) Jun 24, 1992 Osaka, Japan Retained OPBF lightweight title
12 Win 12–0 Iwao Otomo PTS 12 May 11, 1992 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won OPBF lightweight title
11 Win 11–0 Noparatnoi Vor Varapol KO 2 (10) Apr 10, 1992 Metropolitan Gym, Tokyo, Japan
10 Win 10–0 Takehito Nakano KO 1 (10) Feb 17, 1992 Japan Retained Japanese lightweight title
9 Win 9–0 Daomai Sithkodom PTS 10 Dec 16, 1991 Japan
8 Win 8–0 Ernie Alesna KO 4 (12) Oct 28, 1991 Japan
7 Win 7–0 Katsumi Maruyama KO 2 (10) Aug 1, 1991 Japan Retained Japanese lightweight title
6 Win 6–0 Kenji Yagi TKO 4 (10) Apr 22, 1991 Japan Won Japanese lightweight title
5 Win 5–0 Tadashi Domoto KO 1 (8) Nov 12, 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
4 Win 4–0 Takashi Saito KO 1 (?) Sep 10, 1990 Japan
3 Win 3–0 Hogan Noguchi KO 1 (6) Jul 9, 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2 Win 2–0 Young Man Jun TKO 3 (?) Apr 12, 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
1 Win 1–0 Makoto Nishizawa TKO 1 (6) Feb 1, 1990 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Doctor Tells Bentt to Stop Boxing". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ^ "Rios reaches Italian final". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Kenji Yagi
Japanese lightweight champion
April 22, 1991 – 1992
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Takashi Saito
Preceded by
Iwao Otomo
OPBF lightweight champion
May 11, 1992 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Adrianus Taroreh
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
October 30, 1993 – May 16, 1998
Succeeded by