Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion

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Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion
Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion

Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion

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Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion
Tukov is the new WBA International middleweight champion

Russian Vadim Tukov won the WBA International bantamweight belt on Friday, defeating Magomed Madiev by unanimous decision in the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Despite a few moments of trouble at times, Tukov was superior during the ten-round bout. The scorecards showed him the winner 98-92, 97-93 and 99-91. 

It was expected to be a much closer fight, but Tukov was able to overcome the onslaught of his opponent to finally win comfortably.

The 30-year-old Vadim Tukov extends his unbeaten run to 15 wins without defeat.

Magomed Madiev, meanwhile, finishes with a record of two losses, 16 wins and one draw. 


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