apb schedule 2015 cycle i
THE REVOLUTION The world revolution in boxing is here! The AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) brings to the world the pinnacle of pro boxing, with unparalleled transparency in professional boxing. Managed by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), APB showcases 120 of the world’s top-ranked boxers, chosen out of the millions of AIBA boxers from all four corners of the world, competing in 10 weight classes. APB boxers square-off in 8 x 3 minute rounds and compete not only for the title of APB Champion, but also for a chance to qualify automatically for a spot in the Olympic Games. APB is the very pinnacle of pro boxing, the dawn of a new era.
THE BIRTH OF APB AIBA is the sole worldwide governing body for boxing. It brings together 196 nations on five continents to promote the sport of boxing. Its mission is to develop and govern boxing in all of its forms, from grassroots bouts through to elite competitions such as World Championships and Olympic Games – and then on to semi-pro and pro boxing. The AIBA President, Dr Ching Kuo Wu, on his election in 2006, recognized that the future of the sport of boxing stood at a crossroads. Dr Wu set out to create a new, secure and revolutionary pathway for amateur boxers to move up into a professional career. To do this, Dr Wu created the AIBA Pro Boxing. APB is ‘The Revolution’ – giving the world’s very best boxers a stable, transparent professional career and opportunities to earn significant purses. Each APB boxer is guaranteed four fights a year based on a completely transparent ranking system. Best of all, for the first time, APB offers boxers the opportunity to compete professionally while still remaining eligible for the Olympic Games – indeed APB is one of the qualifying tournaments, fully supported and endorsed by the International Olympic Committee. History was made when APB launched in September 2014, with more than 80 participating boxers meeting in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a Draw Ceremony to kick-off the first-ever APB Cycle.
OLYMPIC QUOTAS APB is the only way for professional boxers to qualify for the Olympic Games. In 2015, 20 boxers (two per weight class) will earn a coveted spot to participate in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games through APB. Ten of these boxers will be the current Champions from the Inaugural APB Cycle and the remaining ten boxers will be their Challengers in the Title Bouts of the Second APB Cycle.
Dawn of a New Era: FIRST CHAMPIONS The competition to establish the very first APB Champions was a truly global showcase of pro boxing, with bouts taking place in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, China, Italy, Kazakhstan and Russia. The world’s best boxers hailed from five continents and 35 countries, squaring off in front of passionate crowds in iconic cities such as Rome, Paris, Istanbul and Foshan. APB featured Olympic medalists, AIBA World Champions, World Series of Boxing Title Holders, undefeated professional boxers, savvy veterans and rookie sensations all competing against each another.
Crowning of Champions: APB INAUGURAL TITLE BOUTS In January and February 2015, watched by boxing media, fans and fellow fighters all over the world, the Inaugural Title Matches crowned the first APB Champions across 10 weight classes. These Champions, the best in the world in their class, will defend their titles later this year and so automatically qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. “The future is finally here for boxing and it is glorious,” says the AIBA President, Dr Ching Kuo Wu. “This is only the beginning and it is exhilarating to see APB being so successful immediately.” Each Title Bout was full of drama, tension, world class athleticism and nonstop excitement, with fans in awe of the skills on display. The boxers represented themselves and their countries with passion and courage.
Title Match: LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49KG) Bin Lv from China started his APB career by defeating Birzham Zhakipov from Kazakhstan in a close match. In Week 2, Lv earned his second win against his compatriot and future runner-up, Zhonglin Wu, a contest which was held in a highly charged atmosphere in Hong Kong. Lv secured his ticket for the Title Bout after a thrilling win over Filipino star Mark Barriga (2:1) and then became the first-ever APB Light Flyweight Champion by defeating Zhonglin Wu again (73:79/ 74:78/ 73:79) in another spirited match.
Champion: BIN LV(CHN) The Champion is 24 years old and hails from China. He went 4-0 in the Inaugural APB Cycle and prior to fighting in APB, he had won a bronze medal at the Asian Boxing Championships in 2011, as well as the gold medal at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Yerevan 2012.
Title Match: FLYWEIGHT (52KG) Mikhail Aloian from Russia showed tremendous skill during his thrilling route to the Title. He won all of his bouts by unanimous decision defeating Vincenzo Picardi from Italy, Aleksandar Aleksandrov from Bulgaria and Mohamed Flissi from Algeria in a walkover. In the Inaugural Title Bout, Aloian controlled the fight expertly throughout, against Mexico’s exciting WSB veteran Elias Emigdio. Aloian went on to claim the APB Belt in front of many proud and supportive home fans in Novosibirsk.
Champion: MIKHAIL ALOIAN (RUS) Aloian is a southpaw and one of the most decorated boxers in APB. Prior to putting his skills on display in this competition, he won gold in the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011 and Almaty 2013, as well as a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games and a gold medal in the European Boxing Championships held in Moscow in 2010.
Title Match: BANTAMWEIGHT (56KG) Khedafi Djelkhir from France, one of the most experienced fighters in APB, stamped his mark on the 1st APB Cycle by becoming the first-ever Bantamweight Champion. He began his APB journey with a masterful points win over Venezuela’s Yonni Blanco and locked-in a Title Match appearance with a dominant performance over Brazil’s Robenilson Vieira De Jesus. In a one-of-a-kind match against Alberto Melian from Argentina, Djelkhir fought with incredible passion, ultimately emerging victorious against an well-respected opponent, to the delight of his home Parisian fans.
Champion: KHEDAFI DJELKHIR (FRA) From France, 31 years old Djelkhir is perhaps the most well rounded APB competitor, with a professional boxing record of 16-0, a silver medal from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, as well as experience in the World Series of Boxing.
Title Match: LIGHTWEIGHT (60KG) Berik Abdrakhmanov from Kazakhstan was amongst the strongest APB Inaugural Champions and emerged victorious against Hurshid Tojibaev from Uzbekistan in front of a noisy crowd in Russia to become the first-ever Lightweight APB Champion. Abdrakhmanov debuted in APB with victory in a close match against David Joyce from Ireland before showing off every facet of his skill and ability with a win against Filipino Charly Suarez.
Champion: BERIK ABDRAKHMANOV (KAZ) Abdrakhmanov is originally from Kazakhstan and at only 28 years old, he has amassed an incredibly solid list of accomplishments. He won the gold medal in a tough field during the Asian Boxing Championships in 2013, as well as a brilliant bronze medal in the AIBA World Boxing Championships held in that same year in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Title Match: LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64KG) Armen Zakaryan from Russia had thrilling start in APB that culminated in him claiming the Light Welterweight APB Championships. He dominated the weight class, not dropping a round in his opening two fights, before ultimately defeating Artem Harutyunyan from Germany for the second time in the Inaugural Title Match.
Champion: ARMEN ZAKARYAN (RUS) Hailing from Russia, Zakaryan won gold medals in the European Boxing Championships in 2013 and the Russian National Championships in 2012. At 25 years old, the potential is immense for Zakaryan who is looking unbeatable at Light Welterweight.
Title Match: WELTERWEIGHT (69KG) Onur Sipal from Turkey claimed two exciting wins over the Kenyan star Rayton Okwiri to become APB Welterweight Champion, and a second Title Holder from Turkey. On his route to winning the Belt, Sipal showcased his extraordinary skills in defeating Gyula Kate from Hungary and Eimantas Stanionis from Lithuania.
Champion: ONUR SIPAL (TUR) Sipal is just 25 years old and has the capability to excel in APB for many years to come. Previously the World University Boxing Champion silver medalist, Sipal reached the Quarter-Finals of the AIBA World Boxing Championships Chicago 2007 aged just 18, as well as competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Title Match: MIDDLEWEIGHT (75KG) Adem Kilicci from Turkey has been perhaps the best fighter in APB so far, displaying tremendous skill and talent in the 75 kg category. His journey culminated with him winning the APB Middleweight Title during a highly emotional night in Istanbul. He twice beat the highly rated Artem Chebotarev from Russia in APB and also won against Nickson Abaka from Kenya and Hosam Abdin from Egypt.
Champion: ADEM KILICCI (TUR) At 28 years old, Kilicci has not yet reached his prime in boxing and passionately supported by his home fans in Turkey will be tough to beat in the coming Cycles. In addition to being the first-ever APB Middleweight Champion, he won a bronze medal at the the AIBA World Boxing Championships Chicago 2007 and gold at the Mediterranean Games in 2013.
Title Match: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81KG) Ehsan Rouzbahani from Iran is a formidable and exciting competitor who always brings thrills and entertainment into the ring. In his run to the APB Title, he suffered one loss to the powerful Nikita Ivanov from Russia. But his Championships bout against Kennedy St Pierre from Mauritius resulted in a dynamic performance which allowed him to lift the APB Title in the Light Heavyweight class.
Champion: EHSAN ROUZBAHANI (IRI) Rouzbahani is 26 years old and an Olympian from the London 2012 Olympic Games. At the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011, he beat three fighters including Joe Ward from Ireland, as well as the two world class boxers he could once again meet in APB.
Title Match: HEAVYWEIGHT (91KG) Rising star Aleksei Egorov from Russia became the APB Heavyweight Champion after two outstanding victories against the hometown star and number one seed Clemente Russo in Italy. As well as those unbelievable performances, Egorov also enjoyed two exciting APB victories against Chouaib Bouloudinats from Algeria and Emir Ahmatovic from Germany.
Champion: ALEKSEI EGOROV (RUS) Egorov hails from Russia and at only 23 years old, he could become the most dominant Heavyweight in all of boxing. Prior to becoming APB Champion, Egorov won the gold medal in the European Boxing Championships in 2013 and a silver medal in the 2014 Russian National Championships.
Title Match: SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+KG) German Super Heavyweight Erik Pfeifer expertly carved his way through all opponents to become the first-ever APB Champion, with wins against Ahmed Samir from Turkey, Tony Yoka from France and a brutal stoppage over Mihai Nistor from Romania. Pfeifer’s final performance was an outstanding win against the previously undefeated Mohammed Arjaoui from Morocco.
Champion: ERIK PFEIFER (GER) At 28 years old, Erik Pfeifer is a two-time AIBA World Boxing Championships silver medalist and a superb athlete for a man of his size. Staying undefeated at Super Heavyweight is a tough task, but if anybody is capable, it will be Pfeifer.
COMING UP NEXT APB enters Cycle I of the competition, with the world’s best 120 boxers striving to reach the top of their rankings and earn the right to challenge the Inaugural Champions – as well as win automatic qualification to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Having established the pinnacle of the sport at world level, APB will in future develop regional and national levels of competition to complete ‘The Global Revolution’ in boxing. APB Schedule for Cycle I Round 1
Round 2
Title Match
May 29-30
July 10-11
Sep. 11-12
June 5-6
July 17-18
Sep. 18-19
Round 1
Round 2
Title Match
Oct. 30-31
Dec. 11-12
Jan. 22-23, 2016
Nov. 6-7
Dec. 18-19
Jan. 29-30, 2016
APB Schedule for Cycle II
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APB MATCH SCHEDULES
CYCLE I - 2015
AIBA PRO BOXING
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE8 ROUND I - MATCHES ROUND 1 LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) CHN rank 1
WU
Zhonglin
KAZ rank 2
ZHAKYPOV
ARG rank 5
BLANC
Birzhan
Leandro
RUS rank 6
AYRAPETYAN
MEX rank 1
EMIDGIO
UZB rank 2
LATIPOV
ALG rank 5
FLISSI
David
vs vs vs vs
QUIPO
ECU rank 4
LOURENCO
BRA rank 3
KAGGWA
UGA rank 8
Carlos
Patrick Fazil
GANSELEM Ariunbold
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg) June 6
Guyiang, China
June 7
Guyiang, China
MGL rank 7
KEN rank 1
OKWIRI
LTU rank 2
STANIONIS
GER rank 5
MARUTJAN
CUB rank 6
DESPAIGNE
RUS rank 1
CHEBOTAREV
FRA rank 2
TAVARES
EGY rank 5
ABDIN
KEN rank 6
ABAKA
MRI rank 1
ST PIERRE
IRL rank 2
WARD
RUS rank 5
IVANOV
GER rank 6
MICHEL
ITA rank 1
RUSSO
ALG rank 2
BOULOUDINATS
ARG rank 5
PERALTA
BUL rank 6
PULEV
MOR rank 1
ARJAOUI
RUS rank 2
OMAROV
FRA rank 5
YOKA
CUB rank 6
SANCHEZ
FLYWEIGHT (52kg) Elias
Jasurbek
Mohamed
FRA rank 6
ASLOUM
ARG rank 1
MELIAN
KEN rank 2
NJANGIRU
KOR rank 5
HAM
Redouane
vs vs vs vs
MARTINEZ
ARG rank 4
SULEIMENOV
KAZ rank 3
MOHAMMADPOUR
IRN rank 8
ALEKSANDROV
BUL rank 7
Fernando Iliyas
Sajad
Aleksa ndar
Alberto
Benson
Sangmyeong
GER rank 6
ERSEKER
UZB rank 1
TOJIBAEV
RUS rank 2
POLYANSKIY
PHI rank 5
SUAREZ
ITA rank 6
VALENTINO
GER rank 1
HARUTYUNYAN
ARG rank 2
AQUINO
MEX rank 5
ROMERO
UKR rank 6
KYSLYTSYN
Hakan
vs vs vs vs
AZE rank 4
ZHANG
CHI rank 3
Javid
Jiawei
KOOTA
FIN rank 8
BLANCO
VEN rank 7
Matti Yoni
June 10
Mexico City, Mexico
June 6
Sofia, Bulgaria
Hurshid
Dmitriy Charly
Domenico
vs vs vs vs
IRL rank 4
CONCEIÇAO
BRA rank 3
DZHABRAILOV
RUS rank 8
BRIL
GER rank 7
David
Robson
Magomedrashid Arthur
June 7
Guyiang, China
June 6
Guyiang, China
Artem
Carlos Juan
Vyacheslav
vs vs vs vs
LIT rank 4
CHADI
ALG rank 3
FEHIM
FRA rank 8
NAVARRO
CUB rank 7
Evaldas
Abdelkader Chabane Livan
Ariosdeny
HUN rank 4
ZAMKOVOY
RUS rank 3
GHASEM POUR
IRN rank 8
TSAGKRAKOS
GRE rank 7
Gyula
Andrey Amin
Dimitros
June 19
Moscow, Russia
Artem
Michel
Hosam
Nickson
vs vs vs vs
JURATONI
ROU rank 4
MYTROVANOV Dmytro
UKR rank 3
PASKALI vs Xhek
GER rank 8
DELGADO
ECU rank 7
Bogdan
Marlo
July 17
Saratov, Russia
Kennedy Joseph
Nikita Serge
vs vs vs vs
GENOV
BUL rank 4
BAUDERLIQUE
FRA rank 3
BENCHABLA
ALG rank 8
MAMAZULUNOV
UZB rank 7
Spas
Mathieu
Abdelhafid Oybek
June 6
Sofia, Bulgaria
June 20
Guyiang, China
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg)
May 30
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg) PETRAUSKAS
Arajik
KATE
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg)
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg) JOYCE
Eimantas
vs vs vs vs
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg)
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg) CHALABIYEV
Rayton
Clemente Chouaib Yamil
Tervel
vs vs vs vs
GOLOVASHENKO
UKR rank 4
PINCHUK
KAZ rank 3
GRAF
GER rank 8
CALIC
HRV rank 7
Roman Anton David
Marko
June 5
Milan, Italy
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (+91kg) June 20
Guyiang, China
June 10
Mexico City, Mexico
Mohamed
Magomed Tony
Frank
vs vs vs vs
MEDZHIDOV
AZE rank 4
NISTOR
ROU rank 3
DEMIREZEN
TUR rank 8
KIYDIN
GER rank 7
Magomedrasul Mihai
Ali Eren Ali
June 5
Marrakesh, Morocco
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE8 ROUND I - MATCHES ROUND 2 LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) ECU
QUIPO
ARG
BLANC
CHN
WU
UGA
Carlos
Leandro
Zhonglin
KAGGWA
Fazil
vs vs vs vs
ZHAKYPOV
KAZ
GANSELEM
MGL
LOURENCO
BRA
Birzhan
Ariunbold Patrick
LANGU Kornelis
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg) July 10
Guyiang, China
July 11
Guyiang, China
INA
RUS
ZAMKOVOY
KEN
OKWIRI
GER
MARUTJAN
IRI
GHASEM POUR
FLYWEIGHT (52kg) IRI
MOHAMMADPOUR
ALG
Mohamed
MEX
EMIDGIO
ARG
MARTINEZ
Sajad
FLISSI Elias
Fernando
vs vs vs vs
BUL
ASLOUM
FRA
Redouane
SULEIMENOV
KAZ
LATIPOV
UZB
Iliyas
Jasurbek
ZHANG
KOR
HAM
Sangmyeong
AZE
CHALABIYEV
MGL
ALTANGEREL
BEN
CHITOU
PHI
SUAREZ
IRL
JOYCE
UZB
TOJIBAEV
MEX
ROMERO
FRA
Chabane
GER
HARUTYANYAN
LTU
PETRAUSKAS
Jiawei
Javid
Davaadalai
vs vs vs vs
MELIAN
ARG
ERSEKER
GER
NJANGIRU
KEN
WANG
CHN
Alberto Hakan
Benson Linzhu
July 18
Charly David
Hurshid
vs vs vs vs
BRIL
GER
VALENTINO
ITA
Arthur Domenico
CONCEIÇAO
BRA
POLYANSKIY
RUS
Robson
Dmitriy
Sofia, Bulgaria
July 26
Mexico City, Mexico
FRA
TAVARES
EGY
ABDIN
KEN
ABAKA
BUL
GENOV
vs
FEHIM Artem
Evaldas
vs vs vs vs
KYSLYTSYN
UKR
NAVARRO
CUB
CHADI
ALG
Vyacheslav Livan
Abdelkader
AQUINO Carlos
KATE
HUN
STANIONIS
LTU
DESPAIGNE
CUB
TSAGKRAKOS
GRE
Gyula
Eimantas
Ariosdeny Dimitros
July 24
Kemerovo, Russia
MRI
ST PIERRE
RUS
IVANOV
ALG
BENCHABLA
ITA
RUSSO
UKR
GOLOVASHENKO
GER
GRAF
ARG
PERALTA
ARG
Artem
Michel
Hosam
Nickson
vs vs vs vs
JURATONI
ROU
MYTROFANOV
UKR
Bogdan Dmytro
PASKALI vs Xhek
GER
DELGADO
ECU
Marlo
July 26
Moscow, Russia
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg) July 10
Guyiang, China
July 11
Guyiang, China
Spas
Kennedy Nikita
Abdelhafid
vs vs vs vs
BAUDERLIQUE
FRA
WARD
IRL
MICHEL
GER
MAMAZULUNOV
UZB
Mathieu Joseph Serge
Oybek
July 18
Sofia, Bulgaria
July 30
Hamburg, Germany
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg) July 18
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg) Juan
Amin
RUS
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg) Shafiq
Arajik
CHEBOTAREV
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg) CHN
Rayton
vs vs vs vs
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg) *
ALEKSANDROV Aleksa ndar
Andrey
Clemente Roman David
Yamil
vs vs vs vs
PINCHUK
KAZ
BOULOUDINATS
ALG
Anton
Chouaib
PULEV
BUL
CALIC
CRO
Tervel
Marko
July 11
Milan, Italy
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+kg) July 26
Mexico City, Mexico
July 30
Hamburg, Germany
AZE
MEDZHIDOV
MAR
ARJAOUI
TUR
DEMIREZEN
FRA
YOKA
Magomedrasul Mohamed
Ali Eren
Tony
vs vs vs vs
NISTOR
ROU
BERNATH
MAR
KIYDIN
GER
STANKOVIC
SRB
Mihai
Istvan Ali
Milutin
Winners of these bouts will become the official challengers to the APB World Champion and both boxers of the Championship bout will gain a quota for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games..
* Middleweight (75kg) Category Event held in Saratov, Russia is part of the Cycle I, Round 1.
July 24
Marrakesh, Morocco
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE I 12- ROUND TITLE MATCHES MATCHES LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) September 11-12
Bin LV (CHN)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 18-19
Onur SIPAL (TUR)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
FLYWEIGHT (52kg)
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg)
September 18-19
Mikhail ALOIAN (RUS)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 11-12
Adem KILICCI (TUR)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg)
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg)
September 11-12
Khedafi DJELKHIR (FRA)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 18-19
Ehsan ROUZBAHANI (IRI) APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg)
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg)
September 18-19
Berik ABDRAKHMANOV (KAZ)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 11-12
Aleksei EGOROV (RUS) APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+kg)
September 11-12
Armen ZAKARYAN (RUS)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD) OGQB
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg)
Olympic Games Qualifying Bout
September 18-19
Erik PFEIFER (GER) APB Inaugural Champion
vs
Challenger (Winner
OGQB
based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
)
THE BIRTH OF APB AIBA is the sole worldwide governing body for boxing. It brings together 196 nations on five continents to promote the sport of boxing. Its mission is to develop and govern boxing in all of its forms, from grassroots bouts through to elite competitions such as World Championships and Olympic Games – and then on to semi-pro and pro boxing. The AIBA President, Dr Ching Kuo Wu, on his election in 2006, recognized that the future of the sport of boxing stood at a crossroads. Dr Wu set out to create a new, secure and revolutionary pathway for amateur boxers to move up into a professional career. To do this, Dr Wu created the AIBA Pro Boxing. APB is ‘The Revolution’ – giving the world’s very best boxers a stable, transparent professional career and opportunities to earn significant purses. Each APB boxer is guaranteed four fights a year based on a completely transparent ranking system. Best of all, for the first time, APB offers boxers the opportunity to compete professionally while still remaining eligible for the Olympic Games – indeed APB is one of the qualifying tournaments, fully supported and endorsed by the International Olympic Committee. History was made when APB launched in September 2014, with more than 80 participating boxers meeting in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a Draw Ceremony to kick-off the first-ever APB Cycle.
OLYMPIC QUOTAS APB is the only way for professional boxers to qualify for the Olympic Games. In 2015, 20 boxers (two per weight class) will earn a coveted spot to participate in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games through APB. Ten of these boxers will be the current Champions from the Inaugural APB Cycle and the remaining ten boxers will be their Challengers in the Title Bouts of the Second APB Cycle.
Dawn of a New Era: FIRST CHAMPIONS The competition to establish the very first APB Champions was a truly global showcase of pro boxing, with bouts taking place in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, China, Italy, Kazakhstan and Russia. The world’s best boxers hailed from five continents and 35 countries, squaring off in front of passionate crowds in iconic cities such as Rome, Paris, Istanbul and Foshan. APB featured Olympic medalists, AIBA World Champions, World Series of Boxing Title Holders, undefeated professional boxers, savvy veterans and rookie sensations all competing against each another.
Crowning of Champions: APB INAUGURAL TITLE BOUTS In January and February 2015, watched by boxing media, fans and fellow fighters all over the world, the Inaugural Title Matches crowned the first APB Champions across 10 weight classes. These Champions, the best in the world in their class, will defend their titles later this year and so automatically qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. “The future is finally here for boxing and it is glorious,” says the AIBA President, Dr Ching Kuo Wu. “This is only the beginning and it is exhilarating to see APB being so successful immediately.” Each Title Bout was full of drama, tension, world class athleticism and nonstop excitement, with fans in awe of the skills on display. The boxers represented themselves and their countries with passion and courage.
Title Match: LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49KG) Bin Lv from China started his APB career by defeating Birzham Zhakipov from Kazakhstan in a close match. In Week 2, Lv earned his second win against his compatriot and future runner-up, Zhonglin Wu, a contest which was held in a highly charged atmosphere in Hong Kong. Lv secured his ticket for the Title Bout after a thrilling win over Filipino star Mark Barriga (2:1) and then became the first-ever APB Light Flyweight Champion by defeating Zhonglin Wu again (73:79/ 74:78/ 73:79) in another spirited match.
Champion: BIN LV(CHN) The Champion is 24 years old and hails from China. He went 4-0 in the Inaugural APB Cycle and prior to fighting in APB, he had won a bronze medal at the Asian Boxing Championships in 2011, as well as the gold medal at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Yerevan 2012.
Title Match: FLYWEIGHT (52KG) Mikhail Aloian from Russia showed tremendous skill during his thrilling route to the Title. He won all of his bouts by unanimous decision defeating Vincenzo Picardi from Italy, Aleksandar Aleksandrov from Bulgaria and Mohamed Flissi from Algeria in a walkover. In the Inaugural Title Bout, Aloian controlled the fight expertly throughout, against Mexico’s exciting WSB veteran Elias Emigdio. Aloian went on to claim the APB Belt in front of many proud and supportive home fans in Novosibirsk.
Champion: MIKHAIL ALOIAN (RUS) Aloian is a southpaw and one of the most decorated boxers in APB. Prior to putting his skills on display in this competition, he won gold in the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011 and Almaty 2013, as well as a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games and a gold medal in the European Boxing Championships held in Moscow in 2010.
Title Match: BANTAMWEIGHT (56KG) Khedafi Djelkhir from France, one of the most experienced fighters in APB, stamped his mark on the 1st APB Cycle by becoming the first-ever Bantamweight Champion. He began his APB journey with a masterful points win over Venezuela’s Yonni Blanco and locked-in a Title Match appearance with a dominant performance over Brazil’s Robenilson Vieira De Jesus. In a one-of-a-kind match against Alberto Melian from Argentina, Djelkhir fought with incredible passion, ultimately emerging victorious against an well-respected opponent, to the delight of his home Parisian fans.
Champion: KHEDAFI DJELKHIR (FRA) From France, 31 years old Djelkhir is perhaps the most well rounded APB competitor, with a professional boxing record of 16-0, a silver medal from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, as well as experience in the World Series of Boxing.
Title Match: LIGHTWEIGHT (60KG) Berik Abdrakhmanov from Kazakhstan was amongst the strongest APB Inaugural Champions and emerged victorious against Hurshid Tojibaev from Uzbekistan in front of a noisy crowd in Russia to become the first-ever Lightweight APB Champion. Abdrakhmanov debuted in APB with victory in a close match against David Joyce from Ireland before showing off every facet of his skill and ability with a win against Filipino Charly Suarez.
Champion: BERIK ABDRAKHMANOV (KAZ) Abdrakhmanov is originally from Kazakhstan and at only 28 years old, he has amassed an incredibly solid list of accomplishments. He won the gold medal in a tough field during the Asian Boxing Championships in 2013, as well as a brilliant bronze medal in the AIBA World Boxing Championships held in that same year in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Title Match: LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64KG) Armen Zakaryan from Russia had thrilling start in APB that culminated in him claiming the Light Welterweight APB Championships. He dominated the weight class, not dropping a round in his opening two fights, before ultimately defeating Artem Harutyunyan from Germany for the second time in the Inaugural Title Match.
Champion: ARMEN ZAKARYAN (RUS) Hailing from Russia, Zakaryan won gold medals in the European Boxing Championships in 2013 and the Russian National Championships in 2012. At 25 years old, the potential is immense for Zakaryan who is looking unbeatable at Light Welterweight.
Title Match: WELTERWEIGHT (69KG) Onur Sipal from Turkey claimed two exciting wins over the Kenyan star Rayton Okwiri to become APB Welterweight Champion, and a second Title Holder from Turkey. On his route to winning the Belt, Sipal showcased his extraordinary skills in defeating Gyula Kate from Hungary and Eimantas Stanionis from Lithuania.
Champion: ONUR SIPAL (TUR) Sipal is just 25 years old and has the capability to excel in APB for many years to come. Previously the World University Boxing Champion silver medalist, Sipal reached the Quarter-Finals of the AIBA World Boxing Championships Chicago 2007 aged just 18, as well as competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Title Match: MIDDLEWEIGHT (75KG) Adem Kilicci from Turkey has been perhaps the best fighter in APB so far, displaying tremendous skill and talent in the 75 kg category. His journey culminated with him winning the APB Middleweight Title during a highly emotional night in Istanbul. He twice beat the highly rated Artem Chebotarev from Russia in APB and also won against Nickson Abaka from Kenya and Hosam Abdin from Egypt.
Champion: ADEM KILICCI (TUR) At 28 years old, Kilicci has not yet reached his prime in boxing and passionately supported by his home fans in Turkey will be tough to beat in the coming Cycles. In addition to being the first-ever APB Middleweight Champion, he won a bronze medal at the the AIBA World Boxing Championships Chicago 2007 and gold at the Mediterranean Games in 2013.
Title Match: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81KG) Ehsan Rouzbahani from Iran is a formidable and exciting competitor who always brings thrills and entertainment into the ring. In his run to the APB Title, he suffered one loss to the powerful Nikita Ivanov from Russia. But his Championships bout against Kennedy St Pierre from Mauritius resulted in a dynamic performance which allowed him to lift the APB Title in the Light Heavyweight class.
Champion: EHSAN ROUZBAHANI (IRI) Rouzbahani is 26 years old and an Olympian from the London 2012 Olympic Games. At the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011, he beat three fighters including Joe Ward from Ireland, as well as the two world class boxers he could once again meet in APB.
Title Match: HEAVYWEIGHT (91KG) Rising star Aleksei Egorov from Russia became the APB Heavyweight Champion after two outstanding victories against the hometown star and number one seed Clemente Russo in Italy. As well as those unbelievable performances, Egorov also enjoyed two exciting APB victories against Chouaib Bouloudinats from Algeria and Emir Ahmatovic from Germany.
Champion: ALEKSEI EGOROV (RUS) Egorov hails from Russia and at only 23 years old, he could become the most dominant Heavyweight in all of boxing. Prior to becoming APB Champion, Egorov won the gold medal in the European Boxing Championships in 2013 and a silver medal in the 2014 Russian National Championships.
Title Match: SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+KG) German Super Heavyweight Erik Pfeifer expertly carved his way through all opponents to become the first-ever APB Champion, with wins against Ahmed Samir from Turkey, Tony Yoka from France and a brutal stoppage over Mihai Nistor from Romania. Pfeifer’s final performance was an outstanding win against the previously undefeated Mohammed Arjaoui from Morocco.
Champion: ERIK PFEIFER (GER) At 28 years old, Erik Pfeifer is a two-time AIBA World Boxing Championships silver medalist and a superb athlete for a man of his size. Staying undefeated at Super Heavyweight is a tough task, but if anybody is capable, it will be Pfeifer.
COMING UP NEXT APB enters Cycle I of the competition, with the world’s best 120 boxers striving to reach the top of their rankings and earn the right to challenge the Inaugural Champions – as well as win automatic qualification to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Having established the pinnacle of the sport at world level, APB will in future develop regional and national levels of competition to complete ‘The Global Revolution’ in boxing. APB Schedule for Cycle I Round 1
Round 2
Title Match
May 29-30
July 10-11
Sep. 11-12
June 5-6
July 17-18
Sep. 18-19
Round 1
Round 2
Title Match
Oct. 30-31
Dec. 11-12
Jan. 22-23, 2016
Nov. 6-7
Dec. 18-19
Jan. 29-30, 2016
APB Schedule for Cycle II
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APB MATCH SCHEDULES
CYCLE I - 2015
AIBA PRO BOXING
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE8 ROUND I - MATCHES ROUND 1 LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) CHN rank 1
WU
Zhonglin
KAZ rank 2
ZHAKYPOV
ARG rank 5
BLANC
Birzhan
Leandro
RUS rank 6
AYRAPETYAN
MEX rank 1
EMIDGIO
UZB rank 2
LATIPOV
ALG rank 5
FLISSI
David
vs vs vs vs
QUIPO
ECU rank 4
LOURENCO
BRA rank 3
KAGGWA
UGA rank 8
Carlos
Patrick Fazil
GANSELEM Ariunbold
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg) June 6
Guyiang, China
June 7
Guyiang, China
MGL rank 7
KEN rank 1
OKWIRI
LTU rank 2
STANIONIS
GER rank 5
MARUTJAN
CUB rank 6
DESPAIGNE
RUS rank 1
CHEBOTAREV
FRA rank 2
TAVARES
EGY rank 5
ABDIN
KEN rank 6
ABAKA
MRI rank 1
ST PIERRE
IRL rank 2
WARD
RUS rank 5
IVANOV
GER rank 6
MICHEL
ITA rank 1
RUSSO
ALG rank 2
BOULOUDINATS
ARG rank 5
PERALTA
BUL rank 6
PULEV
MOR rank 1
ARJAOUI
RUS rank 2
OMAROV
FRA rank 5
YOKA
CUB rank 6
SANCHEZ
FLYWEIGHT (52kg) Elias
Jasurbek
Mohamed
FRA rank 6
ASLOUM
ARG rank 1
MELIAN
KEN rank 2
NJANGIRU
KOR rank 5
HAM
Redouane
vs vs vs vs
MARTINEZ
ARG rank 4
SULEIMENOV
KAZ rank 3
MOHAMMADPOUR
IRN rank 8
ALEKSANDROV
BUL rank 7
Fernando Iliyas
Sajad
Aleksa ndar
Alberto
Benson
Sangmyeong
GER rank 6
ERSEKER
UZB rank 1
TOJIBAEV
RUS rank 2
POLYANSKIY
PHI rank 5
SUAREZ
ITA rank 6
VALENTINO
GER rank 1
HARUTYUNYAN
ARG rank 2
AQUINO
MEX rank 5
ROMERO
UKR rank 6
KYSLYTSYN
Hakan
vs vs vs vs
AZE rank 4
ZHANG
CHI rank 3
Javid
Jiawei
KOOTA
FIN rank 8
BLANCO
VEN rank 7
Matti Yoni
June 10
Mexico City, Mexico
June 6
Sofia, Bulgaria
Hurshid
Dmitriy Charly
Domenico
vs vs vs vs
IRL rank 4
CONCEIÇAO
BRA rank 3
DZHABRAILOV
RUS rank 8
BRIL
GER rank 7
David
Robson
Magomedrashid Arthur
June 7
Guyiang, China
June 6
Guyiang, China
Artem
Carlos Juan
Vyacheslav
vs vs vs vs
LIT rank 4
CHADI
ALG rank 3
FEHIM
FRA rank 8
NAVARRO
CUB rank 7
Evaldas
Abdelkader Chabane Livan
Ariosdeny
HUN rank 4
ZAMKOVOY
RUS rank 3
GHASEM POUR
IRN rank 8
TSAGKRAKOS
GRE rank 7
Gyula
Andrey Amin
Dimitros
June 19
Moscow, Russia
Artem
Michel
Hosam
Nickson
vs vs vs vs
JURATONI
ROU rank 4
MYTROVANOV Dmytro
UKR rank 3
PASKALI vs Xhek
GER rank 8
DELGADO
ECU rank 7
Bogdan
Marlo
July 17
Saratov, Russia
Kennedy Joseph
Nikita Serge
vs vs vs vs
GENOV
BUL rank 4
BAUDERLIQUE
FRA rank 3
BENCHABLA
ALG rank 8
MAMAZULUNOV
UZB rank 7
Spas
Mathieu
Abdelhafid Oybek
June 6
Sofia, Bulgaria
June 20
Guyiang, China
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg)
May 30
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg) PETRAUSKAS
Arajik
KATE
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg)
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg) JOYCE
Eimantas
vs vs vs vs
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg)
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg) CHALABIYEV
Rayton
Clemente Chouaib Yamil
Tervel
vs vs vs vs
GOLOVASHENKO
UKR rank 4
PINCHUK
KAZ rank 3
GRAF
GER rank 8
CALIC
HRV rank 7
Roman Anton David
Marko
June 5
Milan, Italy
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (+91kg) June 20
Guyiang, China
June 10
Mexico City, Mexico
Mohamed
Magomed Tony
Frank
vs vs vs vs
MEDZHIDOV
AZE rank 4
NISTOR
ROU rank 3
DEMIREZEN
TUR rank 8
KIYDIN
GER rank 7
Magomedrasul Mihai
Ali Eren Ali
June 5
Marrakesh, Morocco
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE8 ROUND I - MATCHES ROUND 2 LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) ECU
QUIPO
ARG
BLANC
CHN
WU
UGA
Carlos
Leandro
Zhonglin
KAGGWA
Fazil
vs vs vs vs
ZHAKYPOV
KAZ
GANSELEM
MGL
LOURENCO
BRA
Birzhan
Ariunbold Patrick
LANGU Kornelis
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg) July 10
Guyiang, China
July 11
Guyiang, China
INA
RUS
ZAMKOVOY
KEN
OKWIRI
GER
MARUTJAN
IRI
GHASEM POUR
FLYWEIGHT (52kg) IRI
MOHAMMADPOUR
ALG
Mohamed
MEX
EMIDGIO
ARG
MARTINEZ
Sajad
FLISSI Elias
Fernando
vs vs vs vs
BUL
ASLOUM
FRA
Redouane
SULEIMENOV
KAZ
LATIPOV
UZB
Iliyas
Jasurbek
ZHANG
KOR
HAM
Sangmyeong
AZE
CHALABIYEV
MGL
ALTANGEREL
BEN
CHITOU
PHI
SUAREZ
IRL
JOYCE
UZB
TOJIBAEV
MEX
ROMERO
FRA
Chabane
GER
HARUTYANYAN
LTU
PETRAUSKAS
Jiawei
Javid
Davaadalai
vs vs vs vs
MELIAN
ARG
ERSEKER
GER
NJANGIRU
KEN
WANG
CHN
Alberto Hakan
Benson Linzhu
July 18
Charly David
Hurshid
vs vs vs vs
BRIL
GER
VALENTINO
ITA
Arthur Domenico
CONCEIÇAO
BRA
POLYANSKIY
RUS
Robson
Dmitriy
Sofia, Bulgaria
July 26
Mexico City, Mexico
FRA
TAVARES
EGY
ABDIN
KEN
ABAKA
BUL
GENOV
vs
FEHIM Artem
Evaldas
vs vs vs vs
KYSLYTSYN
UKR
NAVARRO
CUB
CHADI
ALG
Vyacheslav Livan
Abdelkader
AQUINO Carlos
KATE
HUN
STANIONIS
LTU
DESPAIGNE
CUB
TSAGKRAKOS
GRE
Gyula
Eimantas
Ariosdeny Dimitros
July 24
Kemerovo, Russia
MRI
ST PIERRE
RUS
IVANOV
ALG
BENCHABLA
ITA
RUSSO
UKR
GOLOVASHENKO
GER
GRAF
ARG
PERALTA
ARG
Artem
Michel
Hosam
Nickson
vs vs vs vs
JURATONI
ROU
MYTROFANOV
UKR
Bogdan Dmytro
PASKALI vs Xhek
GER
DELGADO
ECU
Marlo
July 26
Moscow, Russia
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg) July 10
Guyiang, China
July 11
Guyiang, China
Spas
Kennedy Nikita
Abdelhafid
vs vs vs vs
BAUDERLIQUE
FRA
WARD
IRL
MICHEL
GER
MAMAZULUNOV
UZB
Mathieu Joseph Serge
Oybek
July 18
Sofia, Bulgaria
July 30
Hamburg, Germany
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg) July 18
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg) Juan
Amin
RUS
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg) Shafiq
Arajik
CHEBOTAREV
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg) CHN
Rayton
vs vs vs vs
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg) *
ALEKSANDROV Aleksa ndar
Andrey
Clemente Roman David
Yamil
vs vs vs vs
PINCHUK
KAZ
BOULOUDINATS
ALG
Anton
Chouaib
PULEV
BUL
CALIC
CRO
Tervel
Marko
July 11
Milan, Italy
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+kg) July 26
Mexico City, Mexico
July 30
Hamburg, Germany
AZE
MEDZHIDOV
MAR
ARJAOUI
TUR
DEMIREZEN
FRA
YOKA
Magomedrasul Mohamed
Ali Eren
Tony
vs vs vs vs
NISTOR
ROU
BERNATH
MAR
KIYDIN
GER
STANKOVIC
SRB
Mihai
Istvan Ali
Milutin
Winners of these bouts will become the official challengers to the APB World Champion and both boxers of the Championship bout will gain a quota for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games..
* Middleweight (75kg) Category Event held in Saratov, Russia is part of the Cycle I, Round 1.
July 24
Marrakesh, Morocco
APB SCHEDULE 2015
CYCLE I 12- ROUND TITLE MATCHES MATCHES LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (49kg) September 11-12
Bin LV (CHN)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 18-19
Onur SIPAL (TUR)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
FLYWEIGHT (52kg)
MIDDLEWEIGHT (75kg)
September 18-19
Mikhail ALOIAN (RUS)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 11-12
Adem KILICCI (TUR)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
BANTAMWEIGHT (56kg)
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (81kg)
September 11-12
Khedafi DJELKHIR (FRA)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 18-19
Ehsan ROUZBAHANI (IRI) APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
LIGHTWEIGHT (60kg)
HEAVYWEIGHT (91kg)
September 18-19
Berik ABDRAKHMANOV (KAZ)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
September 11-12
Aleksei EGOROV (RUS) APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 10-11
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (64kg)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (91+kg)
September 11-12
Armen ZAKARYAN (RUS)
APB Inaugural Champion
(Winner OGQB ) vs Challenger based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD) OGQB
WELTERWEIGHT (69kg)
Olympic Games Qualifying Bout
September 18-19
Erik PFEIFER (GER) APB Inaugural Champion
vs
Challenger (Winner
OGQB
based on bout results of July 17-18
+3 UNDERCARD BOUTS (TBD)
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