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Vassiliy Jirov

Vassiliy Jirov

“The Tiger”
Boxing record: 38-3-1 (32)
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Balkhash, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union

Best fights of Vassiliy Jirov

Over 13 years as a professional, Vassiliy Jirov has compiled a 38-3-1 (32) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Vassiliy Jirov defeats Jorge Castro

    On February 1, 2002 Vassiliy Jirov defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Jorge Castro. Jirov was 27 years old with a record of 30-0, and Castro was 34 with a record of 119-7-3. Jirov was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Castro was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jirov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  2. 2. Vassiliy Jirov KOs Arthur Williams

    On June 5, 1999 Vassiliy Jirov fought Arthur Williams for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Jirov was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Williams was 34 with a record of 30-4-1. Jirov was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jirov stopped Arthur Williams via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.

  3. 3. Vassiliy Jirov draws with Orlin Norris

    On July 21, 2005 Vassiliy Jirov faced Orlin Norris in a heavyweight bout. Jirov was 31 years old with a record of 35-3, and Norris was 39 with a record of 57-9. Jirov was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Norris was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a majority decision.

  4. 4. Vassiliy Jirov KOs Terry McGroom

    On March 24, 2001 Vassiliy Jirov defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Terry McGroom. Jirov was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and McGroom was 35 with a record of 19-2-2. Jirov was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and McGroom was coming off a win. Jirov stopped Terry McGroom via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Vassiliy Jirov KOs Saúl Montana

    On February 12, 2000 Vassiliy Jirov defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Saúl Montana. Jirov was 25 years old with a record of 22-0, and Montana was 29 with a record of 33-6. Jirov was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Montana was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jirov stopped Saúl Montana via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.