Jalolov, like Hrgovic, has the problem of not being conspicuous in the media, he has to be more active and creative on social networks, because that is unfortunately what is required in boxing today...
If you just fight people who are good, you make headlines. That's worked for everyone who did it - if you are 6-0 and fighting ranked guys, you make headlines. Your man fought a guy who has been stopped by Keaton Gomes. Of course nobody cares.
When you have medaled in three amateur World Championships, two Olympics, racked up hundreds of amateur bouts ... you CAN'T spend your first five years as a pro only fighting 14 times and fighting no one. You just can't. You have far more in-the-ring experience than a majority of pros do. You don't need so many "nothing" fights. Someone started a thread the other day about the mindset of U.S. fighters compared to other fighters from other nations. I think some guys like Jalolov were part of a "system" for so long that just told boxers to train and show up, and everything else would be arranged for them. And then, when they turn pro, they take zero responsibility for managing their own careers because they've never even thought about taking charge in that aspect. It's Jalolov's career. He needs to realize he's about to turn 30 years old. He's a "prize" fighter now. It's about making money and winning titles. Start making demands. Start creating your own path. Fans bash boxers from the US who publicly demand they should be fighting for "this much money" against "this calibre" of fighter, but that's what you have to do to light a fire under your manager sometimes. There are four heavyweight belts. Which titles does Jalolov want to fight for? Who does he have to fight in those orgs to move up? Which regional belts do they have that he can fight for and move up in their ratings. Demand your manager make those fights, or get a new manager. If his career fizzles, no one is going to remember WHY it fizzled or whose fault it was. He has to "own" his own career. He needs to know where he wants to go. Pro boxing isn't the amateurs. There aren't pre-arranged tournaments you know you're going to be competing in at certain points every year. You have to make your own fights. There's no union. Nobody "owes" you a fight. You have to make your own way. You're an independent contractor. It's on YOU and your team to have a successful career. And if your manager isn't getting you the fights, he's gone. Same with your promoter. Everyone Jalolov has had as a promoter (Dibella/Top Rank off the top of my head) has been fired by another boxer before for not doing what that fighter expected of them. It happens. It doesn't mean the promoter sucks, it just didn't work out or they didn't have the same goals in mind. Take charge.
Jalolov’s pro career thus far - 29 years old, started his pro career in 2018, 14-0, 14 KO’s, 7 KO’s in the 1st round - Stopped 38 fight pro veteran Sokolowski (TKO5), who was in the midst of a 7 year, 33 fight stretch where he was only stopped one other time (Kossobutskiy KO10) - Only fighter to stop 35 year old, 11-2-1 Mulowayi (KO8) in 17 pro fights, outlanded him 99-17 according to Compubox, Mulowayi turned pro at 28 with 11 amateur bouts
The best thing that could happen for Jalolov is that Wilder, AJ, Fury, and Usyk call it a day. As long as those guys aren't retired or cashed - he's stuck in the queue. Worst case scenario is that Fury beats Usyk and goes off and joins the circus before the rematch and we're forced to wait 18 months while the federations work up the courage to strip him.
Yeh, really good post. All he needs to do is learn the English expression "Let's go champ !" and run with that if need be. But, surely his promoter can also twig to the fact that this Saudi involvement in HW boxing is presenting huge opportunities, and they have in their stable a Muslim Gold medalist from an Islamic country who is more than likely going to perform well.
I actually suggested Ortiz perhaps before this post. Possibly the Saudi's are reading these threads ?? [joke] But actually, Jalolov/Ortiz would be a super interesting fight. If not Ortiz ... isn't Wilder looking for a way back in.
He aint british or american, he needs to work, he cant just get title handed to him like Wilder/Joshua
You are absolutely right, Ortiz is Top 10 and it will be a very easy way for Jalolov to get closer to the top...
You didnt say that when Wilder fought him. Funny how you changed your "stances" since your boy got his ass handed by second rate washed out Parker.