Boxing Match Preview: Osleys Iglesias (13-0-0, 12 KOs) vs. Vladimir Shishkin (16-1-0, 10 KOs)

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Venue & Fight Night Details

Location: Casino de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Main Card Start: 6:30 PM ET

Estimated Ring Walks: ~10:00 PM ET (subject to undercard durations)

Rounds: 12, Super Middleweight (168 lbs / 76.2 kg)

Title at Stake: IBF Super Middleweight Final Eliminator + Iglesias’ IBO Super Middleweight Title

Injury Report

Osleys Iglesias: No reported injuries; completed full camp.

Vladimir Shishkin: No reported injuries; first fight since October 2024.

Recent Form

Osleys Iglesias:

Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W (all by KO/TKO)

Notable: Stopped Petro Ivanov (Nov 2024), Marcelo Cóceres, and Evgeny Shvedenko — all inside 5 rounds.

Vladimir Shishkin:

Last 5: L‑W‑W‑W‑W

Notable: Lost UD to William Scull for vacant IBF title (Oct 2024); previously beat José Uzcátegui and Sena Agbeko.

Key Matchups

Power vs. Durability:

Iglesias: Aggressive southpaw, heavy hands, high KO ratio.

Shishkin: Durable technician, never stopped, strong guard.

Youth vs. Experience:

Iglesias: Younger, fresher legs, momentum from quick wins.

Shishkin: Veteran savvy, deeper resume, championship rounds experience.

Stance Battle:

Southpaw vs. Orthodox — lead foot positioning and jab control will be critical.

Series History

First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.

Common Opponents: None.

Betting Trends

Iglesias: 7 of last 8 wins inside 5 rounds; 0 career fights going past 10 rounds.

Shishkin: 6 of last 7 wins by decision; 0 stoppage losses in 17 fights.

Style Matchup: High KO% vs. high durability often trends toward later stoppage or points.

Fight Outlook

This is a classic eliminator narrative — the young knockout artist vs. the seasoned contender. Iglesias will look to impose his power and southpaw angles early, while Shishkin aims to weather the storm, extend the fight, and test Iglesias’ stamina. The winner moves directly into IBF mandatory position, likely facing the Alvarez–Crawford winner in 2026.

FIGHT ODDS

Osleys Iglesias                  – 250

Vladimir Shishkin            + 210

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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