Alexander Ustinov


Alexander "Sasha" Ustinov is a Russian professional boxer, former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, he has challenged once for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title in 2017.

Kickboxing career

In 2003 after winning K-1 Moscow Grand Pix with three consecutive KO's Alexander Ustinov earned his spot at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris. In quarter finals he met Gregory Tony and won the fight by a second-round TKO. In the semi-final he stepped into the ring against his own sparring partner Alexey Ignashov and after the hard-fought battle the judges ruled the fight for Ignashov's favor.
In December 2003 he continued his strong performances at the tournaments winning the K-1 Spain GP in Barcelona.
On 7 August 2004 Alexander Ustinov was invited to participate at K-1 World GP 2004 Battle of Bellagio II. On his biggest tournament of his career, he was matched up against the towering South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje. Alexander Ustinov won the battle but unfortunately was unable to continue due to a deep laceration on his shin and was replaced by the American Scott Lighty.
In 2005 he won two more K-1 tournaments in Milan, Italy and Lommel, Belgium as well as made his professional boxing debut.

Professional boxing career

Alexander Ustinov made his professional boxing debut on 13 May 2005 at the age of 29. He scored a second-round TKO win in his first bout. On 26 February 2009, he won the EBF heavyweight title by stopping Ukrainian Maksym Pedyura in five rounds. Ustinov made two successful defences of that title against Italian Paolo Vidoz and Russian Denis Bakhtov. In his 19th professional contest he defeated American future heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett by unanimous decision.

Usitnov vs. Pulev

Ustinov suffered his first defeat in his 28th contest to Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev via 11th-round knockout in September 2009.

Ustinov vs. Tua

In 2013, he scored the biggest win of his career by outpointing hard punching New Zealander-Samoan David Tua, which was the final fight of Tua's career as he announced his retirement after the fight.

Ustinov vs. Charr

On 25 November 2017, he unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title, losing a unanimous decision to Syrian Manuel Charr.
On 26 July 2014, he was to scheduled to fight Tyson Fury as a late replacement for the injured Derek Chisora. However, Tyson Fury pulled out of the fight due to the ill health and eventual death of his uncle, Hughie Fury.

Ustinov vs. Hunter

On 24 November 2018, Ustinov faced Michael Hunter. Hunter scored two knockdowns over Ustinov and won the fight via TKO in the ninth round.

Ustinov vs. Joyce

On 18 May 2019, Ustinov faced WBC #15 at heavyweight, Joe Joyce. Joyce's power was too much for Ustinov, as Joyce dominated him en route to a third-round TKO victory.

Personal life

Ustinov currently resides in Minsk, Belarus, but remains a Russian citizen and competes under the Russian flag.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43LossIvan DychkoTKO1, 2:4018 Dec 2021Astana, Kazakhstan
42Loss36–5–1Vladyslav SirenkoKO1, 1:1010 Sep 2021Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
41Draw36–4–1Terell Jamal WoodsSD627 Mar 2021InterContinental, Miami, Florida, U.S.
40Win36–4Tornike PuritchamiashviliRTD2, 3:0026 Jul 2020DiaMond, Minsk, Belarus Won vacant WBA interim Asia heavyweight title
39Win35–4Oleksandr NesterenkoKO1, 2:2624 Jul 2019Korston Club, Moscow, Russia
38Loss34–4Joe JoyceTKO3, 1:5518 May 2019Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, England
37Loss34–3Michael HunterTKO9, 1:5224 Nov 2018Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, MonacoFor vacant WBA International heavyweight title
36Loss34–2Manuel CharrUD1225 Nov 2017Oberhausen, GermanyFor vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
35Win34–1Raphael Zumbano LoveTKO1, 2:0619 May 2017Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
34Win33–1Konstantin AirichKO5, 2:5912 Dec 2015VTB Arena, Moscow, Russia
33Win32–1Maurice HarrisKO1, 1:0510 Oct 2015Poliedro, Caracas, VenezuelaWon vacant WBA International heavyweight title
32Win31–1Travis WalkerTKO2, 1:3611 Jul 2015Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England
31Win30–1Chauncy WelliverUD811 Dec 2014Krylatskoye Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia
30Win29–1David TuaUD1216 Nov 2013Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New ZealandWon vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title
29Win28–1Ivica PerkovicUD820 Apr 2013Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
28Loss27–1Kubrat PulevKO11, 1:2829 Sep 2012Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyFor [list of list of European Boxing Union heavyweight champions|European Boxing Union heavyweight champions|European] and IBF International heavyweight titles
27Win27–0Jason GavernKO7, 2:2626 Apr 2012Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, UkraineWon vacant IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title
26Win26–0Kertson ManswellTKO3, 2:183 Mar 2012ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
25Win25–0Denis BakhtovUD1222 Oct 2011Budivelnik, Cherkasy, UkraineRetained EBA heavyweight title
24Win24–0Akmal AslanovTKO2, 1:5730 Jul 2011Palace of Sport, Odesa, Ukraine
23Win23–0Guido SantanaTKO1, 1:0828 May 2011Concert Hall "Kobzov", Kyiv, Ukraine
22Win22–0Özcan ÇetinkayaTKO2, 1:1516 Oct 2010O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
21Win21–0Paolo VidozUD1226 Jun 2010Palace of Sport, Odesa, UkraineRetained EBA heavyweight title
20Win20–0Ed MahoneTKO4, 0:3020 Mar 2010ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
19Win19–0Monte BarrettUD1212 Dec 2009PostFinance Arena, Bern, SwitzerlandWon vacant WBA International heavyweight title
18Win18–0Andriy KindrychTKO3, 1:1521 Oct 2009Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
17Win17–0Talgat DosanovTKO4, 2:5515 Aug 2009Dynamo, Grozny, Russia
16Win16–0Michael SprottUD1020 Jun 2009Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
15Win15–0Byron PolleyKO2, 1:2721 Mar 2009Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
14Win14–0Maksym PedyuraTKO5, 1:5626 Feb 2009Palace of Sports, Kyiv, UkraineWon vacant EBA heavyweight title
13Win13–0Julius LongKO1, 2:5011 Oct 2008O2 World, Berlin, Germany
12Win12–0Daniel BispoKO2 22 Aug 2008Olympic Village, Beijing, China
11Win11–0Hans-Jörg Blasko2, 2:5912 Jul 2008Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
10Win10–0Rudolf AbramyanUD817 May 2008Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, Ukraine
9Win9–0Sedreck Fields819 Apr 2008Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
8Win8–0Earl LadsonTKO1, 1:5923 Feb 2008Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
7Win7–0Vitali ShkrabaTKO1 6 Jul 2007Arena Gym, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant German International heavyweight title
6Win6–0Oleksandr MileikoTKO5 25 Mar 2007Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
5Win5–0Engin SolmazTKO2, 0:5310 Feb 2007Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
4Win4–0Valeri MeiersonTKO1, 2:3025 Dec 2006Club Reaktor, Minsk, Belarus
3Win3–0Ryszard RaszkiewiczTKO3, 2:2617 Oct 2006Hotel Pyramida, Prague, Czech Republic
2Win2–0Aleh RamanauTKO6 20 May 2005Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus
1Win1–0Aleh Tsukanau2 13 May 2005Mebelny-3, Minsk, Belarus

Titles

Boxing

  • WBA International heavyweight champion
  • EBA heavyweight champion

Kickboxing