Denis Shafikov entered this fight with a boxing record of 36-2-1 (19 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.11 lightweight in the world. He fought twice last year beating Roy Mukhlis (=Shafikov vs Mukhlis) but then he lost to Rances Barthelemy (=Barthelemy vs Shafikov).
His opponent, the undefeated Jamel Herring, has a perfect record of 15-0-0 (8 knockouts) and he entered as the No.75 in the same weight class. He has already fought once in 2016 defeating Luis Eduardo Florez. Shafikov vs Herring is the main event of the evening. Watch the video and rate this fight!
Date: 2016-07-02
Where: Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Division: lightweight (135 lbs, 61.2 kg)
Shafikov’s previous fight: Rances Barthelemy vs Denis Shafikov
Shafikov’s next fight: Denis Shafikov vs Richard Commey
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One sided affair.
SO many people should watch the movement of Shafikov. Learn how to move their head. Reminded me of Frasier.
Denis is a top guy. Underestimate him at your peril.
his match maker should be fired. He had no where the experience to fight this guy and no power to keep him off, when your at 50% Ko against low level opposition you have little power. his technique was poor also. this prospect is going nowhere.
Agree. He had heart but very much an arm puncher and too square on to generate power from the hips and legs.
Oddsmakers, according to Teddy Atlas, had this 2-1 for Herring. I hope Shafikov placed a bet.