Ivan Dychko Signs with Probellum

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Ivan Dychko Signs with Probellum

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Global boxing promoter Probellum, in association with Bulldog Boxing Promotions, is delighted to announce the co-promotional signing of top heavyweight prospect Ivan Dychko. 

Dychko (11-0, 11 knockouts), from Kazakhstan, has caught the eye with a host of impressive performances following his professional debut in 2017, most recently against Russia’s Aleksandr Ustinov in December. He is yet to experience defeat.

His form in the professional ranks will come as no surprise to those who followed Dychko’s amateur career, during which time he won bronze medals at the Olympic Games in both 2012 and 2016, while also going up against a number of fighters who have gone on to become big names in the sport, including Anthony Joshua, Joe Joyce and recent Probellum signing, Bakhodir Jalolov. 

Speaking about his signing, Dychko said: “I’m delighted to be working together with Bulldog Boxing and Probellum. I am 100% sure that they will help me become world champion. 

“I am grateful in their trust of me and together we will make history.”

“We are obviously very pleased to announce the co-promotional signing of Ivan Dychko, a very talented boxer with a bright future ahead of him,” added Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum. 

“The fact Ivan is undefeated since turning professional, winning all 11 of his fights via knockout, speaks volumes about the skills and attributes he possesses. 

“This is yet another big signing for Probellum and we now look forward to watching Ivan develop and flourish under our guidance.” 

Gino Limeri, Bulldog Boxing Promotions, President, added: 

“I am beyond excited that we were able to sign Ivan in partnership with Probellum. His combination of size, power, boxing IQ and amateur pedigree as a two-time Olympic medalist will undoubtedly result in Ivan becoming a household name in the very near future. 

“Partnering with Probellum gives us the opportunity to take his great talents across the world and we can’t wait to get started.”

Dychko becomes the latest addition to a high-quality stable which boasts a combination of exciting young stars and experienced fighters, including Nonito Donaire, Regis Prograis, Estelle Mossely, Lee McGregor, Donnie Nietes, Troy Williamson, Dina Thorslund, Muhammad Waseem, O’Shaquie Foster, Will Cawley, Mark Dickinson and Pat and Luke McCormack.  

Probellum will hold its first event of 2022 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium over two consecutive nights, on March 18 and 19, with a host of brilliant boxers already confirmed to compete, including Sunny Edwards, Muhammad Waseem, Regis Prograis, Tyrone McKenna, Jono Carroll and Estelle Mossely. More names will be announced in the coming weeks.

A week later, on March 25, Probellum heads to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena for a show featuring some of British boxing’s most talented stars such as Troy Williamson, Lewis Ritson, Thomas Patrick Ward, Pat McCormack and Ben Rees.

For live news and updates, be sure to follow Probellum on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Signing with Probellum, doesn't really give me any hope of his progression. :maybe: :doh:
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on the one hand, good that he's at least hooked up with someone that obviously has some clout. on the other hand, it seems like the number of boxers probellum's signing is way out of proportion to the number of shows theyre holding
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margaret thatcher wrote: 08 Feb 2022, 06:46 on the one hand, good that he's at least hooked up with someone that obviously has some clout. on the other hand, it seems like the number of boxers probellum's signing is way out of proportion to the number of shows theyre holding
And who would they match him with?
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Ruthless-RKO wrote: 08 Feb 2022, 07:14
margaret thatcher wrote: 08 Feb 2022, 06:46 on the one hand, good that he's at least hooked up with someone that obviously has some clout. on the other hand, it seems like the number of boxers probellum's signing is way out of proportion to the number of shows theyre holding
And who would they match him with?
Ivan Dychko was incredibly inactive due to promotional issues. His decision to align himself with Probellum will surely improve his career progression (in comparison to his previous situation).

Probellum, which is managed by Richard Schaefer, claims that its business model is to operate globally, by going out of their way to partner with existing promoters within each region.

So their plan is to have a set of affiliated partners, where they’ll offer a stable of fighters, participating in co-promotional events covered by various television networks.

The company has only been around for five months and they’ve already established a very impressive stable:

• Arthur Biyarslanov
• Badou Jack
• Bakhodir Jalolov
• Brandon Moore
• Darius Fulghum
• Dina Thorslund
• Donnie Nietes
• Eduardo Hernandez
• Eimantas Stanionis
• Estelle Mossely
• Francisco Rodriguez
• Hovhannes Bachkov
• Ivan Dychko
• Jack Bowen
• Jason Mallia
• Lee McGregor
• Lewis Ritson
• Luke McCormack
• Mark Dickinson
• Muhammad Waseem
• Nonito Donaire
• O’Shaquie Foster
• Pat McCormack
• Paul Butler
• Regis Prograis
• Ricky Burns
• Sunny Edwards
• Taras Shelestyuk
• Troy Williamson
• Will Cawley

Therefore, it seems that Probellum is simply supplying fighters to compete on fight-cards for the promoters they work with.

And if this is truly the case, then Ivan Dychko could theoretically appear on any event, staged anywhere, and promoted by any promoter/network
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What's really weird though, is that if you look at Ivan Dychko's resume...

He was inactive for a year from mid-2018. And then he endured a two-year period of inactivity from mid-2019.

And even though he turned professional almost the exact same date as Filip Hrgovic, he's only competed in three fewer bouts than 'El Animal' has... and the calibre of opposition both men have faced are very similar.

Ivan Dychko even boasts a victory over Filip Hrgovic in the amateurs.

The Kazakhstani's amateur credentials are also vastly superior than the Croatian's.

However, Filip Hrgovic will be guaranteed a world title shot when he beats the unaccomplished veteran Zhilei Zhang, but Ivan Dychko languishes in obscurity.

I feel that’s true indicator of how poorly Ivan Dychko's career has been managed/promoted.
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