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International Professional Boxing Evening Held in Bishkek

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is hosting an international professional boxing evening on July 3, 2026.
  • The event features boxers from seven countries and includes two title fights.
  • Organizers aim to promote Kyrgyz athletes internationally and develop professional boxing in the country.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is the stage for a significant international professional boxing event on July 3, 2026. The tournament, held at the "Jashtyq Arena" sports complex, has attracted legendary boxers Evander Holyfield and Alexander Povetkin as honorary guests.

Organizers are hailing the event as the first large-scale international professional boxing competition in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan. Athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Russia, Thailand, and Cuba will compete. The evening's main attractions are two title bouts: Kyrgyz fighter Yktyyar Nishanov will face Russia's Mikhail Tarkhanov for a special Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh belt, while Akzhol Sulaymanbek uulu will challenge experienced Thai boxer Phayom Campee for the Kyrgyz Professional Boxing League belt.

Beyond the eight professional fights, the event includes a concert program and a meet-and-greet with global boxing stars. According to the organizers, the tournament is designed to serve as a new platform for promoting Kyrgyz athletes on the international stage and fostering the development of professional boxing within the nation.

The tournament should become a new platform for promoting Kyrgyz athletes on the international arena and help develop professional boxing in the country.

— OrganizersStated goal of the boxing event.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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