Magomed Abdusalamov
Magomed Abdusalamov Магомед Абдусаламов | |
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Abdusalamov in 2013 | |
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Nickname(s) | Mago |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Nationality | Russian |
Born |
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Soviet Union | 25 March 1981
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 19 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 1 |
Magomed Abdusalamov (Russian: Магомед Абдусаламов; born 25 March 1981) is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2013 at heavyweight.[1] As an amateur he won the 2005 and 2006 Russian national championships in the super-heavyweight division. He turned professional in 2008, fighting nineteen times and winning his first eighteen by knockout. In 2013, Abdusalamov was forced to retire from the sport due to severe brain injuries sustained during his only career defeat to Mike Perez.
Early life
Magomed Abdusalamov was born in Dagestan's capital city of Makhachkala on March 25, 1981. He grew up in a strict Muslim household and was his parents’ first male child. Growing up in large family from an early age his disciplinarian father pushed his son into sports as a way to shelter him from the growing violence and crime in the city.[2]
Amateur career
In spite of his success at the nationals 2005 and 2006, hard-punching southpaw Abdusalamov stood in the shadows of Islam Timurziev, who was regularly sent to international competitions ahead of him.
He did not qualify for the 2008 Olympics after losing to eventual Bronze medalist David Price in a qualifier.
Professional career
He turned pro in 2008 and won his first four bouts for Warriors boxing.
Of his nineteen professional fights he got eighteen wins, all by KO or TKO.
In September 2012 he was dropped hard by Jameel McCline in the first round, but won by TKO in the second round to win the vacant World Boxing Council United States Heavyweight title at Olympiyskiy in Moscow, Russia. He defended the USNBC title twice with stoppage wins in 2013, against Victor Bisbal in Atlantic City, New Jersey in March 2013, and Sebastian Ceballos in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April 2013.
In November 2013 Abdusalamov took on Mike Perez in a 10 round fight for his title at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of an HBO event featuring Gennady Golovkin in the main event. In a largely one-sided fight, which was scored seven rounds to three on two scorecards, Abdusalamov lost his title as Perez landed a bevy of power punches that the champion managed to withstand despite being cut late in the fight.[3]
Brain injury
He was cleared of brain injury by Barry Jordan, Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Athletic Commission.[3] Immediately afterwards, Abdusalamov took a taxi from Madison Square Garden to Roosevelt Hospital on the Upper West Side.[4] The doctors who examined Abdusalamov found that he had sustained a large blood clot on his brain, in addition to the wear and tear he suffered during the course of the fight. Doctors put Abdusalamov into medically induced coma as a way to give the swelling in his brain time to subside. Shortly after being put into a coma, he suffered a stroke leading doctors to fear he was going to die.[5] On November 6, 2013, his condition was described as critical but stable.[1]
Abdusalamov's wife, Bakanay Abdusalamova, and their three daughters were with him in hospital.
Doctors briefly awakened Abdusalamov from his medically-induced coma and removed his respirator on the morning of 22 November.[6] He was brought back into medically-induced coma later that day as a precautionary measure after his temperature rose to 103 degrees.[7]
On Monday December 9, Lewkowicz reported that the 32-year-old heavyweight was again out of coma, awake and aware of his surroundings, and that his condition had improved sufficiently to allow him to be moved to a regular room. "They said this is different than last time, because this time he's showing more improvement. He's awake. He's not able to speak, but he's awake and aware of his surroundings even if he can't speak. His eyes are open", said Lewkowicz.[8]
On December 19, 2013, the neurosurgeon attending to Abdusalamov said in his opinion, Abdusalamov's career was over despite his condition improving. "He's going to get better, I'm confident", Dr. Rupendra Swarup said, "but he will not be the same. He's going to have neurological deficits."[9]
In late May 2014, his wife Bakanay Abdusalamov told BoxingScene.com that Magomed was showing signs of improvement – he could recognize relatives, understand everything they were telling him, and was able to speak in short sentences with a low voice.[10]
Medical bills
With Abdusalamov's family facing "staggering" medical bills from the very start, promoters Sampson Lewkowicz, Lou DiBella, Leon Margules, and others called for donations and set up a trust fund. The Abdusalamov family is also accepting donations directly[11] and boxing charity Ring 10 has similarly called for donations.
News reports didn't clarify those who set up trust funds put money themselves into said trust funds.
In February 2014 it was reported that the family would sue the New York State Athletic Commission seeking $100 million in damages.[12]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
19 fights | 18 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 18 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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19 | Loss | 18–1 | Mike Perez | UD | 10 | 2 Nov 2013 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Lost WBC–USNBC heavyweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Sebastian Ignacio Ceballos | TKO | 1 (10), 1:01 | 27 Apr 2013 | José Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Retained WBC–USNBC heavyweight title |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Victor Bisbal | TKO | 5 (10), 1:12 | 8 Mar 2013 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC–USNBC heavyweight title |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Jameel McCline | TKO | 2 (10), 1:57 | 8 Sep 2012 | Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia | Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Maurice Byarm | TKO | 2 (10), 0:36 | 7 Jun 2012 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained WBC–USNBC Silver heavyweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Jason Pettaway | TKO | 4 (10), 1:20 | 17 Mar 2012 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Won vacant WBC–USNBC Silver heavyweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Pedro Rodriguez | TKO | 2 (4), 1:04 | 3 Feb 2012 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Rich Power | TKO | 3 (8), 2:21 | 20 Nov 2011 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Kotatsu Takehara | KO | 1 (6), 2:38 | 28 Oct 2011 | Sherwood Inn, Salinas, California, US | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Kevin Burnett | TKO | 1 (6), 1:18 | 1 Oct 2011 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Jerry Butler | TKO | 2 (6), 2:39 | 7 Dec 2010 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Keon Graham | KO | 1 (4), 1:30 | 22 Oct 2010 | Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida, US | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Raymond Ochieng | TKO | 1 (6), 1:35 | 6 Feb 2010 | Hotel Aquarium, Moscow, Russia | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Ryan Shay | TKO | 1 (4), 2:06 | 31 Oct 2009 | Cambria County War Memorial Arena, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Sherzod Mamadjanov | KO | 1 (6), 1:40 | 2 Jul 2009 | Dynamo Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Larry White | TKO | 1 (4), 1:56 | 27 Mar 2009 | A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Maurice Winslow | TKO | 1 (4), 1:13 | 27 Feb 2009 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Bernard Mwakasanga | TKO | 1 (4), 1:25 | 21 Nov 2008 | Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Epiphanie Pipi | KO | 1 (4), 2:10 | 6 Sep 2008 | Red Square, Moscow, Russia | Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
Regional titles | ||
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New title | WBC–USNBC Silver heavyweight champion 17 March 2012 – 8 September 2012 Won full title |
Vacant Title next held by Billy Wright |
Vacant Title last held by Chris Arreola |
WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion 8 September 2012 – 2 November 2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Perez |
References
- 1 2 "Magomed Abdusalamov suffered stroke while in coma after Mike Perez fight | Boxing News | ESPN.co.uk". espn.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ Jay, Chris (2013-02-28). "From Russia with gloves". Ventura County Star. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- 1 2 Dan Berry for the New York Times. Jan. 8, 2016 A Fighter’s Hour of Need
- ↑ "The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ "Heayweight Magomed Abdusalamov placed back on life support | Boxing News | ESPN.co.uk". espn.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ according to Nathan Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, Abdusalamov's promoter
- ↑ "Magomed back on life support after being awakened from coma – Ring TV". ringtv.craveonline.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ "Lem's latest: Magomed Abdusalamov out of coma". Ring TV. CraveOnline. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ "Magomed Abdusalamov won't fight again, will have deficits -- neurosurgeon – ESPN New York". espn.go.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ "Magomed Abdusalamov Shows Signs of Improvement – Boxing News". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
- ↑ "Boxer Magomed Abdusalamov on life support after suffering stroke while in coma – NY Daily News". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ↑ https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/brain-damaged-boxer-family-seek-100m-article-1.1676858
External links
- Professional boxing record for Magomed Abdusalamov from BoxRec
- Russian Championships 2005
- Russian Championships 2006