Full Card of IBA Pro 7 and How to Watch Online

On July 2, Istanbul will host the seventh edition of the IBA Pro series — a large-scale boxing show at the luxurious Rixos Tersane complex. The highlight of the evening will be Armenian boxer Hovhannes Bachkov's title bout for the IBA Pro International belt in the super lightweight division.

Bachkov Faces New Opponent in Title Fight

Originally, Bachkov (7-0, 6 KOs) was scheduled to fight Uzbek Shohjahon Ergashev (25-2, 22 KOs), but Ergashev withdrew due to injury. In his place steps experienced South African Xolisani Ndongeni (33-6, 19 KOs), a former world title contender. The 10-round bout will be one of the central events of the evening.

For Olympic bronze medalist and Armenian fan favorite Bachkov, this fight is a crucial step toward even greater heights in professional boxing. A win could open the door to a full world title shot.

Main Event of the Evening

The main event features a WBA Interim and IBA Pro World title defense in the super featherweight division. Undefeated champion Albert Batyrgaziev (12-0, 6 KOs) takes on experienced Brit James Dickens (35-5, 0 KOs), who recently scored a stunning upset over Zelfa Barrett.

Full IBA Pro 7 Fight Card:

• Albert Batyrgaziev vs James Dickens – for WBA Interim & IBA Pro World titles (up to 59 kg)

• Hovhannes Bachkov vs Xolisani Ndongeni – for IBA Pro International title (up to 63.5 kg)

• Ahmad Mustafayev vs Madiyar Saidrahimov – debut at cruiserweight

• Pouneh Akhundtabarmazandarani vs Mijgona Samadova – 6 rounds, up to 57 kg

• Gulsum Tatar vs Milana Safronova – 6 rounds, up to 63.5 kg

• Elnur Suleymanov vs Mikhail Kokhanchik – bare-knuckle fight

• Murat Kazgan vs Will Chope – bare-knuckle fight

How to Watch Online

IBA Pro 7 will be available on the following platforms:

• Live on DAZN

• Free on IBA Boxing’s official YouTube channel

Broadcast begins on the evening of July 2 (Yerevan time).

Not Just Boxing: Stars in and out of the Ring

The event will be attended by global stars like Tyson Fury, Roy Jones Jr., Terence Crawford, and supermodel Naomi Campbell — making IBA Pro 7 a true world-class gala, beyond just sport.