Boxing Match Preview: Magomed Kurbanov (26-1-0, 14 KOs) vs. Pavel Sosulin (11-0-0, 6 KOs)

Event: RCC Boxing Night – Co-Main Event
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Venue: DIVS Arena, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Division: Super Welterweight (154 lbs) – 10 Rounds
Broadcast: Free on YouTube (Global)
Ring Walks: Approx. 6:00 PM UTC / 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST / 7:00 PM BST

Fighter Profiles

Kurbanov is a seasoned Russian contender with a slick, defensive style and a resume that includes wins over Patrick Teixeira, Michel Soro, and Johan Gonzalez. His lone loss came via TKO to Israil Madrimov in a WBA world title bout in 2024. He rebounded with a dominant TKO win over Aslanbek Kozaev and now looks to reassert himself in the title picture.

Sosulin is an undefeated rising prospect with a fan-friendly style and a 55% knockout rate. He’s coming off a TKO win over Lucas Brian Ariel Bastida and is stepping up in class for the first time. A win over Kurbanov would catapult him into the top tier of the 154-lb division.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Magomed Kurbanov	Pavel Sosulin
Record	26-1-0 (14 KOs)	11-0-0 (6 KOs)
Age	29	28
Height	5′10″ (178 cm)	5′10″ (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
KO %	54%	55%
Pro Rounds	188	57
Debut	2015	2018

Fight Breakdown

Kurbanov’s Keys to Victory

Experience: With 16 more fights and over 130 more rounds, Kurbanov has seen it all.

Defense & Timing: He must use his ring IQ to neutralize Sosulin’s aggression.

Control the Pace: Keep the fight at mid-range and avoid unnecessary exchanges.

Sosulin’s Keys to Victory

Youthful Pressure: Push the pace and test Kurbanov’s stamina and chin.

Body Work: Slow down Kurbanov’s movement and sap his energy early.

Make It Ugly: Force Kurbanov into uncomfortable exchanges and outwork him.