MTK | Tursynbay Kulakhmet vs. Aleksei Evchenko - 10 July 2021

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Press Release

Kazakhstan sensation Tursynbay Kulakhmet will now go up against experienced Aleksei Evchenko when MTK Fight Night heads to Almaty this month.

The event takes place on Saturday 10 July, and will be broadcast on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank in the US, on SportTimeKZ in Kazakhstan, and on IFL TV for the rest of the world.

It sees Kulakhmet (3-0, 2 KOs) have a well-deserved homecoming after his last two fights took place in the UK and Dubai, going up against former WBO European and Russian champion Evchenko (19-14-2, 8 KOs).

The 37-year-old is known for his toughness, having been stopped just one in 35 professional contests, with Kulakhmet looking to get a stoppage of his own when they meet.

Elsewhere on the main card, Sultan Zaurbek (10-0, 7 KOs) faces his toughest test to date against Ronnie Clark (21-4-2, 10 KOs), Nurtas Azhbenov (11-0, 4 KOs) squares off with Isa Chaniev (14-3, 6 KOs), Talgat Shayken (4-0, 2 KOs) meets Alexander Sharonov (12-5-2, 6 KOs),

Ivan Dychko (9-0, 9 KOs) squares off with Denis Bakhtov (39-18, 26 KOs), and Dauren Yelussioniv (8-1-1, 7 KOs) collides with Arman Rysbek (7-1, 6 KOs).

The undercard also features a number of rising stars from Kazakhstan and beyond, including Bagdat Uaydayev, Ray Seitzhankov, Abay Tolesh, Rakhat Seitzhan, Aidos Medet, and more.

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Tursynbay Kulakhmet Will Be Fast-Tracked To World Title, Says Moore

Trainer Jamie Moore has revealed the lofty ambitions that have been set out for highly-rated Tursynbay Kulakhmet - as he prepares to face Aleksei Evchenko on this weekend's MTK Fight Night in Kazakhstan.

Undefeated Kulakhmet returns to the ring on Saturday, as he faces Evchenko at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty, live on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank in the US, on SportTimeKZ in Kazakhstan, and on IFL TV for the rest of the world.

Kulakhmet (3-0, 2 KOs) has looked sensational since making his professional debut last August, winning the WBC International super-welterweight title in just his second professional fight, before following that up with a devastating first round knockout win over 20-0 opponent Heber Rondon in April.

The 27-year-old now returns against experienced Evchenko this weekend, and trainer Moore says a world title shot for Kulakhmet is expected to come sooner rather than later.

Moore said: "I've been told by his management that the plan is for him to fight for a world title in seven fights, so if that's the case we need to keep progressing and keep getting him ready.

"He's had five different opponents for this fight which hasn't been ideal because of where we want to get him and where he wants to go, but this opponent might give him some rounds.

"He's had 35 fights and only been stopped once, and that was in the tenth and final round, so Tursynbay might get some rounds under his belt which he has struggled to get so far.

"He went the distance with Macaulay McGowan, but I think he was overcommitting and trying too hard in that fight, and that was part of the reason why he has ended up coming to our gym. We've been able to calm him down a bit and work on the ringcraft.

"Tursynbay has slotted right in at the gym. He is a lovely kid and has a great personality. He's funny, and has good energy which is nice to have here."

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Ronnie Clark: I’m not coming in to make up the numbers

Ronnie Clark is set for his first fight in nearly three-and-a-half years when he meets Sultan Zaurbek on Saturday’s #MTKFightNight – and he’s promised that he will show the fans exactly what they have been missing.

The event takes place at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty, live on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank in the US, on SportTimeKZ in Kazakhstan, and on IFL TV for the rest of the world.

Clark (21-4-2, 10 KOs) is back for the first time since his victory over Zelfa Barrett back in February 2018, and despite the inactivity, he’s confident of defeating unbeaten Zaurbek (10-0, 7 KOs) and claiming the vacant WBO European super-featherweight title.

Clark said: “I am glad to be back in the ring after such a long time out. I am only in this sport for the real fights and to give the fans what they deserve.

“This is a tough old sport. Due to injuries and family commitments, things have been difficult as fighting is my medicine. This is what makes me tick.

“Zaurbek is a very talented fighter, with a very high boxing IQ. This will be the fight of the night! If anyone knows me, I never focus on my opponent though, I just focus on myself. I am in no hurry for anything, I have my focus on this fight only.

“I won’t be coming along to just make up the numbers, and I am excited to fight over in Kazakhstan. I have only ever heard very nice things about the country.”

Elsewhere on Saturday’s MTK Fight Night, Tursynbay Kulakhmet goes up against Aleksei Evchenko, Nurtas Azhbenov squares off with Isa Chaniev, Talgat Shayken meets Alexander Sharonov, Ivan Dychko faces Denis Bakhtov, and Dauren Yelussioniv collides with Arman Rysbek.

The undercard also features a number of rising stars from Kazakhstan and beyond, including Bagdat Uaydayev, Ray Seitzhankov, Abay Tolesh, Rakhat Seitzhan, Aidos Medet, and more.

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Completely forgot about this!

Free card ok YouTube!

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Don’t why they separated the undercard and main event..