Hovhannes Bachkov wins IBA Pro Championship Belt Continental Title

Legendary boxer and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Hovhannes Bachkov defeated South African fighter Xolisani Ndongeni by technical knockout in the ninth round of a bout for the IBA PRO championship belt. The 10-round bout took place in Istanbul.

As a result, Hovhannes Bachkov claimed the IBA Pro super lightweight championship belt and successfully defended his WBA Continental title. This marks his eighth professional win and his second championship belt in his career.