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| Born | (1994-07-08)8 July 1994 (age 31)[2] Sariosiyo, Uzbekistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reach | 81 in (206 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxing record[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Win by KO | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Bakhodir Isomiddin oʻgʻli Jalolov[3][a] (Uzbek:Bahodir Isomiddin oʻgʻli Jalolov; born 8 July 1994) is an Uzbekprofessional boxer who won a bronze medal at the2015 World Championships, and gold medals at the2019 World Championships,2023 World Championships,2020 Summer Olympics and2024 Summer Olympics.[4] He also competed at the2016 Summer Olympics, and acted as Uzbekistan's flag bearer at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.[5][6]
Jalolov initially intended to play football and his father took him to a sports school to fulfill this ambition at age 11. His father, a former wrestler, encouraged him to take up boxing instead. Jalolov said: "I later realised he wanted me to be a boxer and didn't like football very much". He had struggles early on as a boxer, but was motivated by a desire to "make his father’s dreams come true". Jalolov began boxing competitively in 2010 and by the age of 20 he was unbeaten nationally in the 92 kg category.[7]
Jalolov took part in the2017 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, held in May 2017 inTashkent, Uzbekistan. He went on a perfect 4–0 run, beating Haipeng Mou and Do Hyeon Kim by technical knockout in the first two rounds, Mohamad Mulayes by technical knockout in the semifinals, and Kamshybek Kunkabayev by majority decision in the finals.[8]
Jalolov went on another perfect run in the2019 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, and earned his place in the finals after beating Mohamad Mulayes by unanimous decision in the semifinals. Jalolov faced a familiar opponent in the finals, Kamshybek Kunkabayev, and won the fight by majority decision.[9]
Jalolov took part in the2021 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships as well, and earned his place in the finals with a technical knockout of Abdulrahman Alanzi in the semifinals. He faced Kamshybek Kunkabayev in the tournament finals, and once again prevailed against Kunkabayev, winning by unanimous decision.[10]
Bakhodir Jalolov participated in the2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships, held inDoha, Qatar in October 2015. He earned his place in the semifinals with decision wins against Mohamed Grimes, Lenier Pero and Hussein Iashaish. Jalolov lost his semifinal bout againstIvan Dychko by split decision.[11]
After an unsuccessful run in the2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships, where he was eliminated in the second round byKamshybek Kunkabayev,[12] Jalolov next found success in the2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships. After beatingTsotne Rogava by decision in the first round,Richard Torrez by knockout in the second round andMaxim Babanin by decision in the semifinals. Jalolov faced Kamshybek Kunkabayev in the finals and beat him by unanimous decision.[13]
Jalolov reached quarterfinals at the2016 Summer Olympics, where he lost to the eventual silver medalistJoe Joyce. He qualified for the2020 Summer Olympics in 2021 and was set to face Mahammad Abdullayev in the first round of the super heavyweight tournament. He thoroughly outboxed Abdullayev over three rounds and scored a standing eight count in round two, although he was unable to finish his opponent.[14] Jalolov advanced to the tournament quarterfinals, where he faced Satish Kumar, whom he beat by unanimous decision.[15] Advancing to the semifinals, Jalolov foughtFrazer Clarke.[16] Although Clarke was able to force a standing count, the fight was stopped in the third round due to a previously sustained cut above his eye which widened throughout his bout with Jalolov.[17] Jalolov earned the gold medal after defeatingRichard Torrez by unanimous decision in the final of the super heavyweight tournament.[18]
In 2024, Jalolov qualified for his third Olympics, where he won all his fights by a unanimous decision and won gold medal for the second time in the Olympics.[19] After the completion of theOlympic Games, Jalolov made a statement on hisInstagram page about retiring from amateur boxing. Now he will continue his career in professional boxing.[20]
Jalolov made his professional debut against Hugo Trujillo on 5 May 2018. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. Jalolov scored another stoppage victory four months later, on 29 September 2018, when he knocked Eduardo Vitela out in the first round.[21] Jalolov was next scheduled to face Tyrell Wright at theMadison Square Garden on 27 October 2018.[22] He won the fight by stoppage, after Wright retired from the fight at the end of the fourth round.[23] Jalolov was scheduled to fight Marquis Valentine on 8 December 2018, in his last fight of the year.[24] He scored the second first-round stoppage of his professional career, knocking Valentine out at the 2:29 minute mark of the opening round.
Jalolov was next scheduled to face Willie Harvey on 15 March 2019.[25] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[26] Jalolov fought for his first professional title on 10 April 2019, when he took on Brendan Barrett for the vacant WBC-NABF Junior heavyweight title. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[27]
Jalolov returned on 12 December 2020, to fight Wilfredo Leal. Leal retired from the bout at the end of the first round.[28] Jalolov fought in his native Uzbekistan on 3 April 2021, when he was scheduled to fight Kristaps Zutis. He beat Zutis by a second-round technical knockout.[29] Jalolov knocked out Kamil Sokolowski in the fifth round on 18 March 2022.[30]
Jalolov returned to the United States to face Jack Mulowayi on 10 June 2022.[31] He won the fight by an eight-round knockout, flooring Mulowayi with a left hook. Jalolov knocked his opponent down with a left hook in the sixth round as well, and was deducted a point in the fourth round for excessive holding.[32]
Jalolov faced the veteran Curtis Harper on 26 November 2022.[33] He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout, after having knocked Harper down twice prior to the stoppage.[34]
Jalolov defeated Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a 10-round heavyweight bout on 5 April 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan.[35]
| 16 fights | 16 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 14 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Vitaly Kudukhov | UD | 8 | 6 Oct 2025 | KSK Arena,Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Ihor Shevadzutskyi | UD | 10 | 5 Apr 2025 | Barys Arena,Astana, Kazakhstan | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Chris Thompson | KO | 1 (10),1:10 | 17 Nov 2023 | Humo Arena,Tashkent, Uzbekistan | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Onorede Ehwareme | KO | 1 (8),2:14 | 26 Aug 2023 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Curtis Harper | KO | 4 (10),1:53 | 26 Nov 2022 | Dignity Health Sports Park,Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jack Mulowayi | KO | 8 (8),1:20 | 10 Jun 2022 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino,Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Kamil Sokołowski | TKO | 5 (8),1:17 | 18 Mar 2022 | Aviation Club Tennis Centre,Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Julio Cesar Calimeno | TKO | 1 (6),0:46 | 11 Dec 2021 | Coca-Cola Arena,Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kristaps Zutis | TKO | 2 (6),1:16 | 3 Apr 2021 | Humo Arena,Tashkent, Uzbekistan | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Wilfredo Leal | RTD | 1 (6),3:00 | 12 Dec 2020 | Salon CTM,San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Brendan Barrett | KO | 1 (6),2:45 | 10 Apr 2019 | Sony Hall, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacantWBC-NABF Juniorheavyweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Willie Harvey | TKO | 2 (6),1:11 | 15 Mar 2019 | Marconi Automotive Museum,Tustin, California, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Marquis Valentine | KO | 1 (4),2:29 | 8 Dec 2018 | Industry Hills Expo Center,La Puente, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Tyrell Wright | RTD | 4 (6),3:00 | 27 Oct 2018 | Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Eduardo Vitela | KO | 1 (6),0:47 | 29 Sep 2018 | Kings Theatre,New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Hugo Trujillo | TKO | 3 (6),1:14 | 5 May 2018 | Foxwoods Resort Casino,Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Preceded by | Flagbearer for UzbekistanRio de Janeiro 2016 | Succeeded by Incumbent |
1984–2020: Over 91 kg · 2024–: Over 92 kg | |
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