Matvei Korobov turns pro

[Kolya]

He won his pro debut in the 3rd round tonight in Las Vegas, I believe. He fought under the name "Matt Korobov".

[NBT]

Originally Posted by Violent retard

Was this fight at 160? I fear that "Matt" may not be physically large enough for middlrweight.

P.S. Just checked it out. Yes "Matt" did fight at 160!

Korobov was a middleweight in amateur boxing which has actually a higher weight limit than middleweight in professional boxing.
Middleweight (amateur) = 75 kg
Middlweight (pro) = 72, 6 kg
So I wouldn't worry about that.

[znaak]

I need to see this fight... I have very high hopes for him.

[avk47]

Originally Posted by Kolya

He won his pro debut in the 3rd round tonight in Las Vegas, I believe. He fought under the name "Matt Korobov".

His parents immigrated to the US in the mid 90s, and he frequently visited them so its not that surprising. Matt Korobov does sound silly though. Anybody have the video?

[Kolya]

Originally Posted by avk47

His parents immigrated to the US in the mid 90s, and he frequently visited them so its not that surprising. Matt Korobov does sound silly though. Anybody have the video?

I knew about his parents, thought they lived in Florida. He weighed 165 apparently last night, is scheduled to fight again on 12/13.

[znaak]

Noe one got a link for the fight? I can't find it anywhere.

[Kolya]

Originally Posted by znaak

Noe one got a link for the fight? I can't find it anywhere.

It was the very first fight on the undercard of the Donaire fight, I doubt it got filmed. It was the same for Danny Jacobs' first few fights (who, ironically, got RSCO'd by Korobov in the amateurs).

[Axe]

Future world champion here.

I wanted Artayev to turn pro as well, that would be great to watch.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by Kolya

It was the very first fight on the undercard of the Donaire fight, I doubt it got filmed.

It was definitely televised, I'm trying to get it, may take a while though.

Originally Posted by Violent retard

Yes I am aware of this information. I however simply feel that "Matt" does not have the frame/physical stature of what has passed for success in the professional ranks. He even appeared to get bullied around a bit by Artayev in the Olympics.

Do Calzaghe or Pavlik look like they have the "frame/physical stature" for what they have achieved? What should Miranda have done if success is based on "frame/physical stature"? Artayev is elite, no shame in losing to him, although it was a disappointment as Korobov was a very strong gold medal favourite. He probably won't be fighting anyone near that level in the next two years.

[avk47]

Korobov is hardly a weak man:

Looking forward to following his career.

[znaak]

He looks strong. I need to see the fight!

[znaak]

Originally Posted by Kolya

It was the very first fight on the undercard of the Donaire fight, I doubt it got filmed. It was the same for Danny Jacobs' first few fights (who, ironically, got RSCO'd by Korobov in the amateurs).

It got filmed. Just found it!

It's on a BitTorrent site, so I'm not linking to it here. I'll download it and upload it myself... If you want it, just send me a PM.

[NBT]

Here's a youtube link:

[shawn1262231]

Originally Posted by NBT

Here's a youtube link:

Thanks