Sharabutdin Atayev will fight for the temporary WBA title

Dagestani boxer Sharabutdin Atayev on December 12 in Yekaterinburg will hold a duel for the temporary title of the World Boxing Association (WBA)

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Published Oct 14, 2026

Sharabutdin Atayev will fight for the temporary WBA title

Dagestani boxer Sharabutdin Atayev on December 12 in Yekaterinburg will hold a duel for the temporary title of the World Boxing Association (WBA). His rival will be the current holder of the belt - Venezuelan Albert Ramirez.

Atayev approaches the fight with a record of 10 victories in 10 fights, five of them ahead of schedule. The 34-year-old Ramirez also has no defeats - 23 wins, including 19 knockouts.

The main event of the evening will be the fight of the world champion in light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol with the mandatory challenger on the WBO line Callum Smith.

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