talkSPORT Boxing to stream Kuzmin vs Khalidov heavyweight slugfest on October 6 at IBA Pro 10
October 3rd, 2025 / Events
SAINT PETERSBURG – talkSPORT Boxing will broadcast Monday’s heavily-hyped heavyweight clash between Sergey Kuzmin and Murad Khalidov as the Russian rivals meet at IBA Pro 10 in Saint Petersburg, live and for free from 3:30pm [UK] on YouTube.
Scheduled for eight rounds or less, the match-up pits two hard-hitting heavyweight hulks against one another in a fierce clash of styles and personalities.
“We are thrilled to bring IBA Pro 10 to talkSPORT Boxing for the pleasure of boxing fans across the globe,” said IBA President Umar Kremlev.
“Sergey [Kuzmin] is a man of pedigree; from the amateur code through to professional, he possesses experience, skill and quality. Opposite him, Murad [Khalidov] is a wildcard. A dangerous man who has excelled in both gloved and bare knuckle boxing: he is a true fighter who deserves this opportunity.”
Online sensation Khalidov has gained sizable momentum in recent years, with the Budennovsk bruiser returning from a ten year hiatus from the sport and hitting the headlines with a series of violent, exciting performances across multiple disciplines.
“I am excited for the chance to face [Sergey] Kuzmin,” said Khalidov.
“He [Kuzmin] has 14 wins by knockout out of 19, but that doesn’t mean anything to me – because I’m not like the opponents he faced before. I will probably be his toughest opponent in his career, without any exaggeration. Just like he will be the toughest opponent in my career.”
Having shared the ring with top-level heavyweights Martin Bakole, Michael Hunter and David Price throughout his career, Kuzmin enters the bout with Khalidov (10-0, 5 KOs, 1-0 IBA Pro) with a significant experience advantage, and the 38-year-old is looking forward to squaring off with Khalidov on October 6.
“I don’t know how to hype, and I don’t welcome it,” said Kuzmin.
“It will be a professional boxing match – it’s a gentleman’s sport, and the ring will show everything. I am already training hard and getting ready. I’ll be facing a great opponent and I’m looking forward to our confrontation. I’m very glad that the fight will take place in Saint Petersburg.”
With the bout featuring two of Russian boxing’s heaviest hitters, there is no shortage of national bragging rights on the line. A win for either man would see them climb the IBA Pro heavyweight rankings, with IBA Pro CEO Al Siesta promising big things for the winner of the October 6 showpiece.
“This fight is another example of the intention of IBA Pro,” said Siesta.
“Two well-matched heavyweights, both fighting – for not only national pride – but for a chance to progress in the IBA Pro heavyweight ratings. Some are saying the experience of Kuzmin could prove to be decisive, but others feel Khalidov has the ‘X’ factor – he has momentum. Let’s see, live on talkSPORT Boxing!”
Watch Sergey Kuzmin vs Murad Khailodov live and for free from 3:30pm [UK] on the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube channel, with the undercard also featuring unbeaten, two-time Olympic gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov and a host of top international talent
