Khariton Agrba beats Zaur Abdullaev to win interim WBA title
In short
Khariton Agrba (Харитон Агрба) defeated Zaur Abdullaev (Заур Абдуллаев) by judges' decision in Yekaterinburg to win the interim WBA light-welterweight title. Russian outlets reported the result on 10 October.
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Russian boxer Khariton Agrba (Харитон Агрба) won the interim WBA light-welterweight world title by defeating compatriot Zaur Abdullaev (Заур Абдуллаев) on a judges' decision in Yekaterinburg. TASS, RIA Novosti and RBC reported the result on 10 October. RIA said the bout was held on Saturday as part of an RCC Boxing Promotions tournament, in the division up to 63.5 kg. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Agrba, 30, recorded his 18th professional victory against one defeat, RIA Novosti reported. Abdullaev, 32, has 21 wins and three losses. RIA said Agrba had defeated Argentina's Ruben Munoz (Рубен Муньос) by unanimous decision in December 2025, avenging a defeat in July that year. Abdullaev had beaten Argentina's Hugo Roldan (Уго Ролдан) in November 2025 to win the WBA Gold belt. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The victory gives Agrba the interim world title in the division up to 63.5 kg. RIA Novosti reported that it was his 18th professional win, against one loss.
Key facts
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- TASS reported Agrba's interim WBA title victory. [ 1 ]