Check out the age, height, weight and ranking of Bakhodir Jalolov
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are poised to leave a significant void in the heavyweight division, a void that only a remarkably talented individual like Bakhodir Jalolov can fill.
If you’re unfamiliar with him, you’re not alone; he remains relatively unknown. However, the 29-year-old possesses a bewildering southpaw stance reminiscent of Oleksandr Usyk, towering size akin to Tyson Fury, and the devastating power reminiscent of Deontay Wilder.
Who is boxer Bakhodir Jalolov, bio, age, height, weight, fight, record, ranking and stats
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Due to the sometimes perplexing and hazardous regulations within the boxing world, this sensational southpaw continues to travel the globe, winning amateur tournaments, including the 2021 Olympics, while simultaneously climbing the ranks in the professional circuit.
On YouTube, you can find numerous highlights of him dispatching overmatched, young opponents in amateur bouts. Before 2016, professional boxers were never permitted to compete against amateurs, but the rules were amended to allow professionals to participate in the Olympics.
Some of Jalolov’s more recent victories are difficult to watch, as he clearly outclasses most of his amateur adversaries, some of whom end up knocked out cold.
In fact, many solid amateurs have withdrawn from super-heavyweight tournaments upon seeing Jalolov in the opposite corner, likely influenced by his terrifying reputation, which was further solidified by his 2019 demolition of Richard Torrez Jr, a now-respected 7-0 professional. The WBC even labeled that first-round knockout as “brutal and criminal.”
Yet, this Uzbekistan powerhouse has quietly accumulated 13 professional victories, patiently waiting for his opportunity to seize the heavyweight titles once they become available.
FIGHTER DETAILS
- Given Name: Bakhodir Isomiddin Ugli Jalolov
- Pro Boxing Record: 13-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Big Uzbek
- Current Streak: N/A
- Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994.07.08
- Last Fight: N/A
- Weight Class: | Last Weigh-In: N/A
- Affiliation: N/A
- Height: 6’7″ (201cm) | Reach: 79.5″ (202cm) Weight: 251 pounds
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $25,000 USD
- Born: Sariosiyo, Uzbekistan
- Fighting out of: Brooklyn, New York
- College: N/A
- Foundation Style: Boxing
Usyk currently holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight world titles, while Tyson Fury holds the WBC championship. The boxing community eagerly anticipates an overdue undisputed title match, potentially as early as December 23, which is likely to lead to the fragmentation of the four major titles with various mandatory challengers waiting in the wings, including Filip Hrgovic.
Jalolov, a gifted childhood wrestler and footballer, has been making a mockery of the amateur super-heavyweight class for some time. His impressive achievements include gold medals at the 2020 Olympics, the 2023 and 2019 world championships, and four Asian Games victories. He even bested rising professionals like Frazer Clarke before they transitioned to full-time boxing.
It’s worth noting that 2016 Team GB standout Joe Joyce holds an amateur victory over the 6ft 7in left-hander. BoxRec lists Jalolov’s amateur record at 102-15, which is not far from the iconic legacies of London 2012 gold medalist Usyk (94-15) and double Olympic gold medalist Vasiliy Lomachenko (396-1).
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