Undefeated world champion Ataev faces experienced Venezuelan puncher Uzcátegui at IBA PRO 19
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — One of amateur boxing’s most accomplished stars, Sharabutdin Ataev (8-0, 5 KOs), will take another major step in his professional journey when he faces Venezuela’s Jose "Bolivita" Uzcátegui (34-5, 29 KOs) at IBA PRO 19 on 11 July at the VTB Arena in Moscow.
The bout forms part of a stacked card headlined by WBA heavyweight world champion Murat Gassiev’s title defence against Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka and will provide Ataev with an opportunity to further establish himself among the sport’s rising professional contenders. Ataev enters the contest carrying an outstanding pedigree. The Dagestani boxer captured gold in the cruiserweight division at the 2023 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships and later added the European title to his collection in 2024, cementing his reputation as one of the best of his generation.
Now transitioning his success onto the professional stage, Ataev faces a dangerous and experienced opponent in Uzcátegui. The Venezuelan has built his reputation through an aggressive style, heavy punching power and years of experience against high-level opposition. With more than 70 percent of his victories coming inside the distance, Uzcátegui represents the kind of challenge capable of testing every aspect of Ataev’s skillset.
Tickets are available here: https://ibapro.intickets.ru/seance/72575944/
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