Ievgen Khytrov
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From ESPN:
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/13408636/sergiy-derevyanchenko-passes-test-veteran-elvin-ayala
Ievgen Khytrov TKO8 Nick Brinson
Records: Khytrov (11-0, 10 KOs); Brinson (17-4-2, 7 KOs)
Rafael's remarks: Khytrov, 26, a 2012 Ukrainian Olympian and 2011 world amateur champion now fighting out of Brooklyn, New York, reportedly had 500 amateur fights, going 480-20. With all the amateur experience, he is being moved quickly as a professional, but Brinson, 27, gave him a very tough fight, perhaps the toughest of his career so far. He used his jab well, moved nicely and worked the body. Brinson, of Albany, New York, was basically even up with Khytrov through six rounds.
But one thing Khytrov has shown as a pro is that he is sometimes a slow starter who picks up steam as the fight moves along. That is exactly what happened against Brinson, who began to wilt under Khytrov's intense pressure. He worked Brinson over in the seventh round, which easily could have been scored 10-8 even though Khytrov did not score a knockdown. But Brinson took big punishment in the round, so it's a credit to his heart that he stayed on his feet.
In the eighth round, Khytrov continued the attack, eventually staggering Brinson with a left hook. He continued to unload left hands, drove Brinson to the ropes and kept pounding away until he went down to a knee and referee Earl Brown immediately stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Brinson bitterly complained about the stoppage, but Brown did the right thing. Brinson, who lost for the third time in his past four bouts, was done and had taken a beating in the final two rounds. When it was over, Khytrov knew he had been in a real fight.
"This was a tough fight for me," he said. "I had some discomfort in my stomach back in the dressing room. I just didn't feel 100 percent, and it took me a couple of rounds to find my rhythm. Brinson had a good game plan and had some success early, but I never worried.
I knew I was hurting him with my shots and I felt him breaking down as the rounds wore on.
"This was a good learning experience for me and my career. I fought through some adversity and still was able to secure the victory. I feel that I am ready for some of the biggest names in the 160-pound division."
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/13408636/sergiy-derevyanchenko-passes-test-veteran-elvin-ayala
Ievgen Khytrov TKO8 Nick Brinson
Records: Khytrov (11-0, 10 KOs); Brinson (17-4-2, 7 KOs)
Rafael's remarks: Khytrov, 26, a 2012 Ukrainian Olympian and 2011 world amateur champion now fighting out of Brooklyn, New York, reportedly had 500 amateur fights, going 480-20. With all the amateur experience, he is being moved quickly as a professional, but Brinson, 27, gave him a very tough fight, perhaps the toughest of his career so far. He used his jab well, moved nicely and worked the body. Brinson, of Albany, New York, was basically even up with Khytrov through six rounds.
But one thing Khytrov has shown as a pro is that he is sometimes a slow starter who picks up steam as the fight moves along. That is exactly what happened against Brinson, who began to wilt under Khytrov's intense pressure. He worked Brinson over in the seventh round, which easily could have been scored 10-8 even though Khytrov did not score a knockdown. But Brinson took big punishment in the round, so it's a credit to his heart that he stayed on his feet.
In the eighth round, Khytrov continued the attack, eventually staggering Brinson with a left hook. He continued to unload left hands, drove Brinson to the ropes and kept pounding away until he went down to a knee and referee Earl Brown immediately stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Brinson bitterly complained about the stoppage, but Brown did the right thing. Brinson, who lost for the third time in his past four bouts, was done and had taken a beating in the final two rounds. When it was over, Khytrov knew he had been in a real fight.
"This was a tough fight for me," he said. "I had some discomfort in my stomach back in the dressing room. I just didn't feel 100 percent, and it took me a couple of rounds to find my rhythm. Brinson had a good game plan and had some success early, but I never worried.
I knew I was hurting him with my shots and I felt him breaking down as the rounds wore on.
"This was a good learning experience for me and my career. I fought through some adversity and still was able to secure the victory. I feel that I am ready for some of the biggest names in the 160-pound division."
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Khytrov will fight Kevin McNeil (9-1, age 25) on March 5, who has never been stopped.
This is his opponent McNeil:
This is his opponent McNeil:
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Khytrov' won by UD. His opponent was very dirty with deliberate head butts and low blows.
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That sucks. Khytrov is a good prospect. He will bounce back.
Got caught with a little shot, showed it, opponent jumped on him, didn't know how to counter while hurt or tie up. Lacks some professional skills there and, again, like most, needs a year to get his footwork proper. Just can't be a top half fighter and expect to go all the way.
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Khytrov continuing his road back to the top on Saturday. He beat veteran Derrick Findley in September and fights Jonathan Batista Saturday. He should win this fight. Hopefully he can get a bigger name next to get back into contention.
http://boxrec.com/en/event/756029
http://boxrec.com/en/event/756029