Shohjahon Ergashev defeated Dastan Bekeng in the «IBA Nomad 16» tournament

Shohjahon Ergashev, a famous Uzbek professional boxer known for his knockout victories and former world championship title challenger, participated in the IBA Nomad 16 tournament held in Tashkent, marking his first appearance in the bare-knuckle (kulachniy boy) fighting league. One.uz reports on this.

His opponent in this tournament was the experienced Kazakh fighter Dastan Bekeng. The fight consisted of three rounds and proceeded at a high pace, featuring intense and bloody exchanges.

Shohjahon Ergashev established dominance from the start with his powerful strikes and rapid combinations. However, the Kazakh opponent showed resilience, preventing an early stoppage, and the full three-round fight went the distance. The judges confirmed Shohjahon Ergashev’s victory by a close decision, allowing him to start his new sports career on a high note.

Interview format: provocative question and answer After the fight ended, the host on the official interview stage held the microphone and reminded Shohjahon Ergashev of his pre-fight promise, asking the provocative question: “The promised knockout did not happen. Are you going to give your honorarium to Dastan Bekeng or not?” This question forced Shohjahon Ergashev to respond with a sharp attitude.

He openly stated that he would resolve financial matters only with the league management and that his honorarium was several times higher than his opponent’s. This answer escalated the dispute between the two, turning into a verbal altercation in the ring corner, which was calmed down only after the organizers intervened.

Shohjahon Ergashev’s debut in the bare-knuckle fighting league was bright and noisy, increasing interest in his future competitions. Source: One.uz.