Otabek Kholmatov


Otabek Kholmatov is an Uzbekistani boxer who competes in the featherweight category. He was the bronze medalist of 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in the flyweight category as an amateur.

Amateur career

In September 2015, he became the champion of Uzbekistan among young men in the first lightest weight category.

2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships

In November 2016, he became the bronze medalist of the World Championship among young men in the lightest weight category
Round of 32: Defeated Fatkhidin Khamroyev 4-1
Round of 16: Defeated Istvan Szaka 5–0
Quarter-finals: Defeated Darwin Martinez Calero 5–0
Semi-finals: Defeated by Hayato Tsutsumi

Uzbekistan Championship 2017

He performed in the lightest weight category. Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. In the quarterfinals, he lost to Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov.

Uzbekistan Championship 2018

He competed in the featherweight category. Khusrav Soatov won in the 1/32 finals. In the 1/16 finals, Dostonbek Ulzhaboev won. Ravshanbek Aminov won in the 1/8 finals. Abdulla Kuchkarov won in the quarterfinals. Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov won in the semifinals. In the final, he lost to Abdulkhai Shorakhmatov.

Uzbekistan Championship 2019

He competed in the 1st welterweight category. Temurmalik Adhamov won in the 1/8 finals. Boburmirzo Tolibov won in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he lost to Mujibillo Tursunov.

Professional career

Kholmatov made his professional debut against Marcello Williams on 13 August 2021 and won the bout in the first round with KO. In March 2023, he won British Thomas Patrick Ward with TKO
On May 30, 2023 WBA Formally ordered Mandatory Title Fight for Otabek Khlomatov vs Leigh Wood
Kholmatov was scheduled to face Raymond Ford for the vacant WBA featherweight title in Verona, New York. He lost the fight by TKO in the 12th round. Afterwards, it was revealed that during the fight Kholmatov had suffered ACL tear.
Kholmatov is scheduled to face Jason Canoy Manigos in a featherweight bout in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 5, 2025.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound TimeDateLocationNotes
14Win13–1Jason Canoy ManigosTKO8, 2:07Apr 5, 2025Barys Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan
13Loss12–1Raymond FordTKO12, 2:53Mar 2, 2024Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, USAFor vacant WBA featherweight title
12Win12–0Balam Hernandez AcostaTKO8, 2:31Dec 9, 2023San Francisco del Rincon, Mexico
11Win11–0Thomas Patrick WardTKO5, 2:58Mar 4, 2023Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
10Win10-0Andranik GrigoryanUD12 Mar 26, 2022Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
9Win9-0Adrian Morel SolisTKO4, 0:38Dec 21, 2021Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
8Win8-0Juan Carlos PenaTKO2, 2:56Dec 4, 2021Discoteca High Caribbean, Sosúa, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0Steven HerreraKO3, 2:06Nov 10, 2021Hostal Camping Yolimar, Tolú, Colombia
6Win6–0Pedro RamirezKO3, 2:45Nov 4, 2021Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia
5Win5–0Pablo GomezKO3 Oct 28, 2021Centro Recreacional Tempo, Tolú, Colombia
4Win4–0Juan Gabriel MedinaKO2 1:51Oct 23, 2021Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Roberto LopezKO1 2:40Sep 10, 2021Coliseo Luis Patron Rossano, Tolú, Colombia
2Win2–0Carlos OvandoTKO3 0:52Aug 27, 2021White sands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Marcella WilliamsKO1 2:58Aug 13, 2021Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.