Igor Mikhalkin


Igor Gennadyevich Mikhalkin is a Russian professional boxer. He held the IBO light-heavyweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBO light-heavyweight title in 2018. At regional level, he held the European light-heavyweight title between 2014 and 2016.

Professional career

Mikhalkin made his professional debut in November 2007. On his 12th professional contest, he suffered a loss to Aleksy Kuziemski. In April 2014, Mikhalkin defeated Mohamed Belkacem by unanimous decision to claim the European light-heavyweight title. He made three successful defenses of that title, with the last coming against Patrick Bois in March 2016. During his tenure as European champion, Mikhalkin was highly ranked by the IBF.
Prior to his continental title defense against Bois, Mikhalkin tested positive and admitted to taking meldonium, a substanced banned by WADA and was stripped by the EBU. He was also banned for two years by the EBU. The suspension was lifted in November of that same year.
In May 2017, Mikhalkin defeated Thomas Oosthuizen to claim the IBO light-heavyweight title.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win23–2 Timur NikarkhoevUD126 Jul 2019 CU Arena Neugraben, Hamburg, GermanyWon IBO interim light-heavyweight title
24Win22–2 Bernard DonfackTKO2 8 Sep 2018 Zinnowitz, Germany
23Loss21–2 Sergey KovalevTKO7, 2:253 Mar 2018 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost IBO light-heavyweight title;
For WBO light-heavyweight title
22Win21–1 Doudou NgumbuUD122 Dec 2017 La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceRetained IBO light-heavyweight title
21Win20–1 Thomas OosthuizenUD1219 May 2017 Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
20Win19–1 Yevgeni MakhteienkoUD818 Mar 2017 Baltiska Hallen, Malmö, Sweden
19Win18–1 Patrick BoisUD1212 Mar 2016 Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceRetained European light-heavyweight title
18Win17–1 Hugo KasperskiUD129 Oct 2015 Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, FranceRetained European light-heavyweight title
17Win16–1 Hakim ChiouiKO9 14 Mar 2014 Salle Dubois-Crance, Charleville-Mézières, FranceRetained European light-heavyweight title
16Win15–1 Mohamed BelkacemTD8 11 Apr 2014 Universal Hall, Berlin, GermanyWon vacant European light-heavyweight title
15Win14–1 Doudou NgumbuSD125 Jul 2013 Palais Omnisports de Thiais, Paris, FranceWon WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
14Win13–1 Hamza WanderaTKO6, 2:5518 Sep 2012 Varshavka Sky, Moscow, Russia
13Win12–1 Yavuz KelesPTS67 Jul 2012 Boxsporthalle Braamkamp, Hamburg, Germany
12Loss11–1 Aleksy KuziemskiUD1022 May 2010 Stadthalle, Rostock, GermanyFor vacant German International light-heavyweight title
11Win11–0 Doudou NgumbuMD819 Dec 2009 Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
10Win10–0 Karim BennamaUD86 Jun 2009 Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
9Win9–0 Jose TavaresUD620 Mar 2009 Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
8Win8–0 DeAndrey AbronTKO2, 1:347 Mar 2009 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
7Win7–0 Sergey BeloshapkinKO4, 2:5910 Jan 2009 Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
6Win6–0 Emmanoel Martins da SilvaKO3, 2:3615 Nov 2008 Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
5Win5–0 Patrick LinkertTKO3 10 Oct 2008 Mittellandhalle, Barleben, Germany
4Win4–0 Mariusz Radziszewski411 Jul 2008 Rundturnhalle, Cuxhaven, Germany
3Win3–0 Mihaly KratkiTKO2, 2:3216 May 2008 Ballhaus Arena, Aschersleben, Germany
2Win2–0 Richard Remen1, 2:114 Dec 2007 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
1Win1–0 Stefan Stanko2, 1:1130 Nov 2007 DM-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany