Alexander Besputin


Alexander Alexandrovich Besputin is a Russian professional boxer. As an amateur he won a gold medal at the 2013 European Championships and silver at the 2015 European Games.

Professional career

Besputin vs. Butaev

Besputin turned professional in 2015 and compiled a record of 13–0 before getting an opportunity to fight for a world title against fellow Russian boxer Radzhab Butaev. Butaev was ranked #3 by the WBA at welterweight at the time. In the fight Besputin would go on to win via unanimous decision to capture the WBA and EBP welterweight titles.

Six-month suspension

In January 2020 it was reported that Besputin had failed a post-fight drug test for the bout with Butaev, testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ligandrol. Upon hearing the news, Butaev said, "Ahead of the fight my team insisted on VADA testing while he and his team were denying it all along, and even after I agreed to pay for both sides, including his costs, he was very reluctant. After finally enrolling he attempted to ignore the requests from VADA for two weeks for his whereabouts to be tested." Besputin elected to have a secondary 'B sample' tested, which also came back positive for the same substance in June. Following the second test result, the WBA stripped Besputin of his title and issued a six-month suspension on 4 July.

Besputin vs. Plotnikov

On 20 March 2021, Besputin fought Viktor Plotnikov in his comeback fight after his suspension. Besputin dominated in the first two rounds, which prompted the opposition's trainer to end the fight right after the end of the second round.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16WinMauricio PintorKO5, 1:4711 Sep 2021Ivan Yarygin Sports Palace, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
15Win14–0 Viktor PlotnikovRTD2, 3:0020 Mar 2021Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia
14NC13–0 Radzhab Butaev1230 Nov 2019Monte Carlo Casino, Monte Carlo, MonacoOriginally a UD win for Besputin,
later ruled an NC after Besputin failed a drug test;
For vacant WBA and EBP welterweight titles
13Win13–0Alfredo Rodolfo BlancoUD1012 Apr 2019Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USRetained IBF-USBA welterweight title
12Win12–0Juan Carlos AbreuUD108 Dec 2018Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, USRetained IBF-USBA welterweight title
11Win11–0Alan SanchezTKO9, 1:4414 Sep 2018Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, USWon vacant IBF-USBA welterweight title
10Win10–0Saul CorralKO3, 1:3426 May 2018Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, US
9Win9–0Wesley TuckerRTD5, 3:0016 Feb 2018Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
8Win8–0Juan RuizKO7, 2:5111 Nov 2017Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, US
7Win7–0Breidis PrescottUD822 Apr 2017Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US
6Win6–0Gilberto Pereira dos SantosUD627 Jan 2017Sportsmen's Lodge, Los Angeles, California, US
5Win5–0Azael CosioRTD6, 3:005 Nov 2016Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
4Win4–0Kevin Womack JrKO1, 2:086 Aug 2016Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, US
3Win3–0Christon EdwardsRTD4, 3:002 Apr 2016Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, US
2Win2–0K'Lon SpencerTKO3, 0:5016 Jan 2016The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas, US
1Win1–0Fernando PalizaKO2, 2:5912 Dec 2015Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, US