Uzbek Boxing Sensation Shakhobidin Zoirov’s Meteoric Rise
Shakhobidin Zoirov is an Uzbek boxer who made his name in the amateur ranks before turning professional. Born in Kogon on March 3, 1993, he became a leading flyweight in international competition. BoxRec professional profile
Olympic and World Championship Gold
At Rio 2016, Zoirov won Olympic flyweight gold, defeating Russia’s Mikhail Aloyan by unanimous decision in the final. Three years later, he also won the 52-kilogram title at the 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships, beating India’s Amit Panghal in the final. IBA: Zoirov’s Olympic gold; IBA: Zoirov wins the 2019 world final
Zoirov returned to the Olympics at Tokyo 2020, held in 2021. After two wins, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Philippines’ Carlo Paalam. ESPN: Paalam defeats Zoirov in Tokyo; Uzbekistan National Olympic Committee: Tokyo participation
Professional Career
Zoirov turned professional in April 2019. BoxRec lists five professional wins, including three by knockout, through 2022. In July 2024, he fought Dmitry Dvali in an eight-round bout that ended in a draw; an October IBA preview described five wins and that draw in six outings. He then defeated Samuel Carmona by split decision at IBA Champions’ Night in Vienna. BoxRec professional profile; IBA: July 2024 draw with Dvali; IBA: October 2024 career preview
His Olympic and world titles remain the defining achievements of his career to date. The linked records trace his major amateur results and professional bouts.
Sources
- International Boxing Association: 2016 Olympic gold
- International Boxing Association: 2019 World Championships final
- ESPN: Carlo Paalam defeats Zoirov at Tokyo 2020
- Uzbekistan National Olympic Committee: Zoirov at Tokyo 2020
- BoxRec: professional record
- IBA: July 2024 draw with Dmitry Dvali
- IBA: professional record reported in October 2024
Career records and reporting: iba.sport; iba.sport.
Tags
Boxing, Boxing History
