Venue & Event Details
Event: IBA Pro 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. BST / 3:00 a.m. AEST
Venue: KSK Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Broadcast: Match TV (Russia), international streaming available ^1][^2]
Injury Report
Sergey Kuzmin (19‑2, 14 KOs): No reported injuries; enters healthy after a 10‑month layoff.
Murad Khalidov (10‑0, 5 KOs): No reported injuries; unbeaten prospect in prime condition.
Both fighters are cleared and expected at full strength.
Recent Form
Sergey Kuzmin
Last 5: W‑W‑L‑W‑L
Notable Wins: David Price (TKO), LaRon Mitchell (TKO)
Losses: Michael Hunter (UD), Martin Bakole (UD)
Style: Durable, heavy‑handed, but slower at 38.
Murad Khalidov
Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W (undefeated)
Notable Wins: Regional opposition, steadily climbing competition level.
Style: Younger, fresher, more mobile; still untested at elite level.
Fight History & Context
Kuzmin is a seasoned heavyweight who has fought internationally (UK, USA, Poland). He’s known for toughness and power but has struggled against top‑15 contenders.
Khalidov is a rising Russian prospect, undefeated in 10 fights, now stepping up against his most experienced opponent to date.
This fight is a classic crossroads matchup: veteran gatekeeper vs. unbeaten prospect.
Betting Trends
Kuzmin has gone the distance in 3 of his last 5 fights.
Khalidov has stopped 3 of his last 5 opponents inside 6 rounds.
Kuzmin is 1‑2 in his last 3 fights against undefeated opponents.
Khalidov has never fought past 8 rounds — stamina is untested.
FIGHT ODDS
Sergey Kuzmin + 140
Murad Khalidov – 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 5, 2025
