Next in Line: Bakhodir Jalolov looking to become next Heavyweight star from former Soviet Union

Over the past decade, fighters from Eastern Europe have infiltrated and have become dominant fighters in the world of professional boxing. Fighters like Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, brothers Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, and Vasyl Lomachenko, to name a few, have become prominent and must-see television in the United States.

Last week it was announced that Bakhodir Jalolov signed a promotional contract with New York based Fight Promotions Inc., and will now ply his trade in the United States to join that exclusive list of european imports to realize their American Dream.

Jalolov has an impressive amateur pedigree and is considered to be one of the top prospects in the heavyweight division. At just 22 years old, Jalolov represented his country of Uzbekistan in the 2016 Olympics. Jalolov was so highly respected that he was given the coveted position of being the flag bearer for the games.

Jalolov utilizes his height by using a strong jab to keep his opponents at bay. He likes to mix it up as he is confident in his defensive prowess. The few times that Jalolov has been hit, he has shown an impeccable chin, and he has never been knocked down.

Jalolov plans to start his professional career very shortly, and he is definitely one to watch as we enter the next decade. He will be training with highly accomplished trainer Pedro Diaz in Miami, Florida.

Fight Promotions, Inc. also promotes Sergey Derevyanchenko, Ivan Baranchyk, Ivan Golub and Elnur Abduraimov to name a few.