Alexander "Sasha" Ustinov (Russian: Александр Устинов; born 7 December 1976) is a Russian professional boxer,[1] former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, he has challenged once for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title in 2017.

Alexander Ustinov
Александр Устинов
BornAleksandr Ustinov
(1976-12-07) 7 December 1976 (age 47)
Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesThe Great
ResidenceMinsk, Belarus
NationalityRussian
Height2.02 m (6 ft 7.5 in)
Division
StyleBoxing, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Years active
  • 2001–2007 (kickboxing)
  • 2004–2007 (MMA)
  • 2005–present (boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total43
Wins36
By knockout27
Losses6
By knockout5
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total64
Wins53
By knockout31
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins1
Losses2
Last updated on: 28 November 2020

Ustinov currently resides in Minsk, Belarus, but remains a Russian citizen and competes under the Russian flag.[2]

Kickboxing career

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In 2003 after winning K-1 Moscow Grand Pix with three consecutive KO's Alexander Ustinov earned his spot at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris. In quarter finals he met Gregory Tony and won the fight by a second-round TKO. In the semi-final he stepped into the ring against his own sparring partner Alexey Ignashov and after the hard-fought battle the judges ruled the fight for Ignashov's favor.

In December 2003 he continued his strong performances at the tournaments winning the K-1 Spain GP in Barcelona.

On 7 August 2004 Alexander Ustinov was invited to participate at K-1 World GP 2004 Battle of Bellagio II. On his biggest tournament of his career, he was matched up against the towering South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje. Alexander Ustinov won the battle but unfortunately was unable to continue due to a deep laceration on his shin and was replaced by the American Scott Lighty.

In 2005 he won two more K-1 tournaments in Milan, Italy and Lommel, Belgium as well as made his professional boxing debut.

Professional boxing career

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Alexander Ustinov made his professional boxing debut on 13 May 2005 at the age of 29. He scored a second-round TKO win in his first bout. On 26 February 2009, he won the EBF heavyweight title by stopping Ukrainian Maksym Pedyura in five rounds. Ustinov made two successful defences of that title against Italian Paolo Vidoz and Russian Denis Bakhtov. In his 19th professional contest he defeated American future heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett by unanimous decision.

Usitnov vs. Pulev

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Ustinov suffered his first defeat in his 28th contest to Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev via 11th-round knockout in September 2009.[3]

Ustinov vs. Tua

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In 2013, he scored the biggest win of his career by outpointing hard punching New Zealander-Samoan David Tua, which was the final fight of Tua's career as he announced his retirement after the fight.

Ustinov vs. Charr

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On 25 November 2017, he unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title, losing a unanimous decision to Syrian Manuel Charr.

On 26 July 2014, he was to scheduled to fight Tyson Fury as a late replacement for the injured Derek Chisora. However, Tyson Fury pulled out of the fight due to the ill health and eventual death of his uncle, Hughie Fury.

Ustinov vs. Hunter

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On 24 November 2018, Ustinov faced Michael Hunter. Hunter scored two knockdowns over Ustinov and won the fight via TKO in the ninth round.[4]

Ustinov vs. Joyce

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On 18 May 2019, Ustinov faced WBC #15 at heavyweight, Joe Joyce.[5] Joyce's power was too much for Ustinov, as Joyce dominated him en route to a third-round TKO victory.[6]

Titles

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Boxing

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  • WBA International heavyweight champion
  • EBA (European Boxing Association) heavyweight champion

Kickboxing

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Kickboxing record

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53 Wins (31 (T)KO's, 22 decisions), 9 Losses, 1 Draw, 1 No Contest
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
30 November 2007 Win   Xhavit Bajrami Battle of Champions, Moscow, Russia Decision 3 3:00
14 April 2007 Win   Matt Samoa Kings of Oceania 2007, Auckland, New Zealand KO 2 1:45
18 November 2006 Win   Chris Chrispoulides K-1 Kings of Oceania 2006 Round 3, Auckland, New Zealand KO (Left hook) 1 2:13
28 October 2006 Win   Mirko Vlahovic Ichigeki Bulgaria 2006, Sofia, Bulgaria KO (Straight punch) 2 1:30
10 August 2006 Win   Lloyd van Dams The Battle of Arnhem V, Arnhem, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
30 September 2006 Win   Pavel Majer Kick Boxing in Russia, Moscow KO 1
23 August 2006 Win   Evgeny Orlov Belorechensk Fight Night 2 KO 1
6 July 2006 Win   Teodor Sariyev IFMA, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, Bangkok Decision 5 2:00
6 March 2006 Win   Serhiy Arkhipov IFMA, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, Bangkok Decision 5 2:00
29 April 2006 Win  Paul Slowinski MARS World Fighting GP in Seoul, Korea KO 2 2:55
4 July 2006 Win  Alben Belinski The Bulgarian Kick Gala, Sofia, Bulgaria Decision 5 3:00
17 February 2006 NC   Bjorn Bregy K-1 European League 2006 in Bratislava, Slovakia No contest
20 January 2006 Win   Brice Guidon K-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, France KO 1 0:35
Wins the K-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles Tournament.
20 January 2006 Win   Christophe Carron K-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, France TKO 2
20 January 2006 Win   Alexander Novovic K-1 Fighting Network 2006 in Marseilles, France Decision 3 3:00
12 October 2005 Win   Ashwin Balrak Fights at the Border IV, Lommel, Belgium Decision 3 3:00
Wins the Fights at the Border IV Tournament.
12 October 2005 Win   Koos Wessels Fights at the Border IV, Lommel, Belgium KO 2
12 October 2005 Win   Sebastien Van Thielen Fights at the Border IV, Lommel, Belgium TKO 2
2 October 2005 Win   Brecht Wallis The Battle of Arnhem IV, Arnhem, Netherlands KO 1
16 September 2005 Draw   Ionuţ Iftimoaie Local Kombat 16 "Liga Campionilor", Cluj Napoca, Romania Decision draw 5 3:00
6 July 2005 Loss   Ruslan Avasov Stadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
For the Stadium Spartacus tournament title.
6 July 2005 Win   Eduard Voznovich Stadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
6 July 2005 Win   Andrei Zuravkov Stadium "Spartacus" tournament, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
5 June 2005 Win   Mladen Brestovac K-1 Slovakia 2005, Bratislava KO
20 April 2005 Loss   Eduard Voznovich Arbat Fight Club, WBKF, Moscow, Russia Decision 3 3:00
16 April 2005 Win   Freddy Kemayo K-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, Italy Decision 3 3:00
Wins the K-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon tournament.
16 April 2005 Win   Gregory Tony K-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, Italy Decision 3 3:00
16 April 2005 Win   Bjorn Bregy K-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Milano, Italy TKO 1 3:00
2 May 2005 Loss   Brecht Wallis Total Kombat 3, Romania Decision 5 3:00
12/00/2004 Win   Pavel Majer Moscow, Russia KO
9 November 2004 Win   Duško Basrak Local Kombat 9, Romania KO 4
8 July 2004 Win   Jan Nortje K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II, NV Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
7 January 2004 Win   Jeff Ford Minsk, Belarus KO 1
29 May 2004 Loss   Lloyd van Dams King of the Ring World GP, Venice, Italy Decision (Split) 3 3:00
29 May 2004 Win   Mohammed Fowzi King of the Ring World GP, Venice, Italy KO (High kick) 2
15 May 2004 Win   Andrei Zuravkov K-1 Poland 2004, Poland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Wins the K-1 Poland 2004 tournament.
15 May 2004 Win   Serhiy Arkhipov K-1 Poland 2004, Poland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
15 May 2004 Win   Mindaugas Kalikauskas K-1 Poland 2004, Poland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
5 February 2004 Win   Aurel Bococi WKN Championships, Daugavpils, Latvia KO 1
24 December 2003 Win   Ruslan Avasov WKBF Golden Panther Cup Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, Russia KO (Right liver shot) 6 1:00
20 December 2003 Win   Petar Majstorovic K-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, Spain KO 3 2:28
Wins the K-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona tournament.
20 December 2003 Win   Gary Turner K-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, Spain Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
20 December 2003 Win   Ivica Perkovic K-1 Spain Grand Prix 2003 in Barcelona, Spain Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
29 October 2003 Win   Andrei Kirsanov WKBF Golden Panther Cup 1/2 Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, Russia Decision 5 2:00
29 October 2003 Win   Andriy Rybalko WKBF Golden Panther Cup 1/4 Final (+91 kg) @ Club Arbat, Moscow, Russia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
7 February 2003 Loss   Serhiy Arkhipov Tournament Cup of Gold Bars (over 91 kg), Russia Decision 5 3:00
7 February 2003 Win   Andrei Kirsanov Tournament Cup of Gold Bars (over 91 kg), Russia Decision 3 3:00
14 June 2003 Loss   Alexey Ignashov K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris, France Decision (Split) 3 3:00
14 June 2003 Win   Gregory Tony K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris, France KO (Low kicks) 2 2:40
28 May 2003 Win   Andrei Kirsanov K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, Russia KO 3 1:32
Wins the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary tournament.
28 May 2003 Win   Ruslan Bisayev K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, Russia KO 2 0:40
28 May 2003 Win   Alexander Mozolev K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Moscow, Russia KO 2 0:43
14 March 2003 Win   Eduard Voznovich IAMTF, Amateur Muaythai World Championships, Bangkok TKO (Corner stoppage) 4
19 February 2003 Win   Evgeny Orlov BARS – Cup of Arbat Final (+94 kg) KO 3
2 December 2003 Win   Ruslan Bisayev BARS – Cup of Arbat Semi-finals (+94 kg) TKO 4
2 May 2003 Win   David Shvelidze BARS – Cup of Arbat Quarterfinals (+94 kg) KO 2
27 November 2002 Win   Aslan Khamzatov BARS – BARS TKO 4
31 July 2002 Win   Ruslan Bisayev BARS – Cup of Arbat Final (+94 kg) Decision 5 3:00
24 July 2002 Win   Suren Kalachan BARS – Cup of Arbat Semi-finals (+94 kg) KO 2
5 April 2002 Loss   Andrei Kirsanov K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Ukraine, Kyiv Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
5 April 2002 Win   Yaroslav Zavorotnyi K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Ukraine, Kyiv Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
12 January 2001 Loss   Rob Hanneman K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Prague, Czech Republic Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00

Mixed martial arts record

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1 Win, 1 Loss.
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round
10 November 2017 Loss   Kirill Fedorov Modern Fighting Pankration - AMUR CHALLENGE 12 Decision (Split) 3
23 November 2007 Loss   Andrei Zubov Perm Regional MMA Federation – MMA Professional Cup Decision (Unanimous) 2
5 June 2004 Win   Denis Podolyachin WSFC 8 – West Siberian Fighting Championship 8 Decision 5

Professional boxing record

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43 fights 36 wins 6 losses
By knockout 27 5
By decision 9 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 36–6–1 Ivan Dychko TKO 1 (10), 2:40 18 Dec 2021 Astana, Kazakhstan
42 Loss 36–5–1 Vladyslav Sirenko KO 1 (10), 1:10 10 Sep 2021 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
41 Draw 36–4–1 Terell Jamal Woods SD 6 27 Mar 2021 InterContinental, Miami, Florida, U.S.
40 Win 36–4 Tornike Puritchamiashvili RTD 2 (10), 3:00 26 Jul 2020 DiaMond, Minsk, Belarus Won vacant WBA interim Asia heavyweight title
39 Win 35–4 Oleksandr Nesterenko KO 1 (10), 2:26 24 Jul 2019 Korston Club, Moscow, Russia
38 Loss 34–4 Joe Joyce TKO 3 (10), 1:55 18 May 2019 Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, England
37 Loss 34–3 Michael Hunter TKO 9 (12), 1:52 24 Nov 2018 Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco For vacant WBA International heavyweight title
36 Loss 34–2 Manuel Charr UD 12 25 Nov 2017 Oberhausen, Germany For vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
35 Win 34–1 Raphael Zumbano Love TKO 1 (10), 2:06 19 May 2017 Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
34 Win 33–1 Konstantin Airich KO 5 (10), 2:59 12 Dec 2015 VTB Arena, Moscow, Russia
33 Win 32–1 Maurice Harris KO 1 (10), 1:05 10 Oct 2015 Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela Won vacant WBA International heavyweight title
32 Win 31–1 Travis Walker TKO 2 (10), 1:36 11 Jul 2015 Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England
31 Win 30–1 Chauncy Welliver UD 8 11 Dec 2014 Krylatskoye Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia
30 Win 29–1 David Tua UD 12 16 Nov 2013 Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand Won vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
29 Win 28–1 Ivica Perkovic UD 8 20 Apr 2013 Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
28 Loss 27–1 Kubrat Pulev KO 11 (12), 1:28 29 Sep 2012 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany For European and IBF International heavyweight titles
27 Win 27–0 Jason Gavern KO 7 (12), 2:26 26 Apr 2012 Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine Won vacant IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title
26 Win 26–0 Kertson Manswell TKO 3 (8), 2:18 3 Mar 2012 ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
25 Win 25–0 Denis Bakhtov UD 12 22 Oct 2011 Budivelnik, Cherkasy, Ukraine Retained EBA heavyweight title
24 Win 24–0 Akmal Aslanov TKO 2 (8), 1:57 30 Jul 2011 Palace of Sport, Odesa, Ukraine
23 Win 23–0 Guido Santana TKO 1 (8), 1:08 28 May 2011 Concert Hall "Kobzov", Kyiv, Ukraine
22 Win 22–0 Özcan Çetinkaya TKO 2 (8), 1:15 16 Oct 2010 O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
21 Win 21–0 Paolo Vidoz UD 12 26 Jun 2010 Palace of Sport, Odesa, Ukraine Retained EBA heavyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Ed Mahone TKO 4 (8), 0:30 20 Mar 2010 ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
19 Win 19–0 Monte Barrett UD 12 12 Dec 2009 PostFinance Arena, Bern, Switzerland Won vacant WBA International heavyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Andriy Kindrych TKO 3 (8), 1:15 21 Oct 2009 Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
17 Win 17–0 Talgat Dosanov TKO 4 (8), 2:55 15 Aug 2009 Dynamo, Grozny, Russia
16 Win 16–0 Michael Sprott UD 10 20 Jun 2009 Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
15 Win 15–0 Byron Polley KO 2 (8), 1:27 21 Mar 2009 Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
14 Win 14–0 Maksym Pedyura TKO 5 (12), 1:56 26 Feb 2009 Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine Won vacant EBA heavyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Julius Long KO 1 (8), 2:50 11 Oct 2008 O2 World, Berlin, Germany
12 Win 12–0 Daniel Bispo KO 2 (8) 22 Aug 2008 Olympic Village, Beijing, China
11 Win 11–0 Hans-Jörg Blasko KO 2 (8), 2:59 12 Jul 2008 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
10 Win 10–0 Rudolf Abramyan UD 8 17 May 2008 Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
9 Win 9–0 Sedreck Fields UD 8 19 Apr 2008 Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
8 Win 8–0 Earl Ladson TKO 1 (4), 1:59 23 Feb 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 7–0 Vitali Shkraba TKO 1 (10) 6 Jul 2007 Arena Gym, Hamburg, Germany Won vacant German International heavyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Oleksandr Mileiko TKO 5 (6) 25 Mar 2007 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
5 Win 5–0 Engin Solmaz TKO 2 (6), 0:53 10 Feb 2007 Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
4 Win 4–0 Valeri Meierson TKO 1 (6), 2:30 25 Dec 2006 Club Reaktor, Minsk, Belarus
3 Win 3–0 Ryszard Raszkiewicz TKO 3 (4), 2:26 17 Oct 2006 Hotel Pyramida, Prague, Czech Republic
2 Win 2–0 Aleh Ramanau TKO 6 (8) 20 May 2005 Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus
1 Win 1–0 Aleh Tsukanau TKO 2 (6) 13 May 2005 Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus

References

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  1. ^ Boxing record for Alexander Ustinov from BoxRec (registration required). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Владимир Задиран: "Выступление Устинова под российским флагом? Беларусь не проявляет вообще никакого интереса к Александру"". 26 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Kubrat Pulev Knocks Out Alexander Ustinov, Culcay Wins - Boxing News". 29 September 2012.
  4. ^ Staff, BoxingScene (24 November 2018). "Michael Hunter Drops, Stops Alexander Ustinov in Nine". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Joyce vs Ustinov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  6. ^ Christ, Scott (18 May 2019). "Joe Joyce stops Alexander Ustinov in third round, Brad Foster unifies". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pedro Carrión
German International heavyweight champion
6 July 2007 – March 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Steffen Kretschmann
New title EBA heavyweight champion
26 February 2009 – September 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sanel Papic
WBA International heavyweight champion
12 December 2009 – March 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Gómez
Vacant
Title last held by
Franklin Lawrence
IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight champion
26 April 2012 – September 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Gary Cornish
Vacant
Title last held by
Timur Ibragimov
WBA Pan African heavyweight champion
16 November 2013 – November 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Kali Meehan
Vacant
Title last held by
Alexander Petkovic
WBA International heavyweight champion
10 October 2015 – April 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eugene Hill