Kanat Islam


Kanat Islam is a Chinese-born Kazakhstani professional boxer who currently lives and trains in Miami. As an amateur he represented China, winning bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2007 World Championships, and the 2006 Asian Games.

Amateur career

At the 2004 Olympics he lost his match to Ruslan Khairov. He qualified for the Athens Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guangzhou, China. In the final he defeated Aliasker Bashirov of Turkmenistan.
At the Asian Games 2006 he beat Behzodek Yunusov in round one but lost to eventual southpaw winner Bakhyt Sarsekbayev in the semi-finals 30:37.
At the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships he beat Yusunov again, then upset old foes Ruslan Khairov and Bakhyt Sarsekbayev 20:14 but lost to Non Boonjumnong 20:23 in the semi-finals.
Islam beat Zambian boxer, Precious Makina, in the Men's Welterweight Round of 32 on the second day of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Olympic Games results

2004
2008
2007
In 2012 Kanat turned pro and decided to train in the U.S. state of Florida. He was captain of the "Astana Arlans" in the World Series of Boxing. In January 2011, after arriving in Kazakhstan at the request of Kazakh businessman and philanthropist Baurzhan Ospanov, Islam became a citizen of Kazakhstan.

Professional boxing record

No.RecordResultOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Win27–0 Walter KautondokwaUD1025 Oct 2019 Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Almaty, KazakhstanRetained WBO International middleweight title
26Win26–0 Julio De JesusKO1, 2:505 Jul 2019 Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Almaty, KazakhstanWon vacant WBO International middleweight title
25Win25–0 Brandon CookTKO9, 2:409 Sep 2017 Saryarka Velodrome, Astana, KazakhstanRetained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO-NABO light-middleweight titles;
Won WBA-NABA light-middleweight title
24Win24–0 Noberto GonzalezUD1226 May 2017 Boca Rato Hotel & Club, Boca Raton, Florida, USWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental and WBO-NABO light-middleweight titles
23Win23–0 Robson AssisKO1, 2:1217 Feb 2016 Chase Center, Wilmington, Delaware, US
22Win22–0 Patrick AlloteyUD1029 Oct 2016 Almaty Arena, Almaty, KazakhstanRetained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title;
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
21Win21–0 Juan De AngelTKO6, 0:228 May 2016 Lakeland Event Center, Lakeland, Florida, US
20Win20–0 Jonathan BatistaTKO1, 2:147 Nov 2015 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
19Win19–0 Orlando de Jesus EstradaTKO4, 0:3223 Mar 2015 Estudios de Telecaribe, Barranquilla, ColombiaRetained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
18Win18–0 Fidel Monterrosa MunozKO5, 2:507 Aug 2014 Estudios de Telecaribe, Barranquilla, ColombiaRetained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
17Win17–0 Francisco CorderoRTD3, 3:0023 May 2014 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, ColombiaRetained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
16Win16–0 Basilio SilvaDQ6, 2:0116 Dec 2013 Casa de Los Clubes, Villa Juana, Dominican Republic
15Win15–0 Emilio Julio JulioKO3, 1:4429 Nov 2013 Coliseo Julio Cesar Hidalgo, Quito, EcuadorWon vacant WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
14Win14–0 Junior RamosRTD1, 3:009 Nov 2013 Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
13Win13–0 Jose Antonio RodriguezRTD1, 3:0010 May 2013 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12Win12–0 Eduardo Flores1026 Apr 2013 Coliseo Julio César Hidalgo, Quito, EcuadorRetained WBA Fedecaribe light-middleweight title
11Win11–0 Jose Vidal SotoKO1, 2:5719 Apr 2013 Polideportivo San Martin de Porre, La Romana, Dominican Republic
10Win10–0 Yolexcy Martinez-LeivaTKO2, 0:316 Apr 2013 Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, US
9Win9–0 Joselito del Rosario2, 2:2023 Mar 2013 Gimnasio Pedro Cruz, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
8Win8–0 Humberto ToledoKO1, 0:3315 Dec 2012Won vacant WBA Fedecaribe light-middleweight title
7Win7–0 Reynaldo EsquiviaTKO5, 2:1430 Nov 2012 Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
6Win6–0 Felipe PoloKO3, 2:3124 Nov 2012 Estadio de Softbol Cesar Tou Caraballo, Tolu, Colombia
5Win5–0 Jose Antonio Rodriguez3, 3:0010 Nov 2012 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
4Win4–0 Nelsido Miguel AgramonteTKO1, 2:4929 Oct 2012 Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0 Modesto FelixTKO1, 0:3718 Oct 2012 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0 Aneudy Martes2, 1:332 Oct 2012 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0 Daniel Beato3, 2:4228 Sep 2012 Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic