Rob Brant vs. Khasan Baysangurov

Rob Brant 159 lbs beat Khasan Baysangurov 159 lbs by TKO at 1:42 in round 11 of 12

• Date: 2019-02-15
• Location: Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA
• Referee: Mark Nelson
• Judge: Mike Fitzgerald 99-90
• Judge: Pasquale Procopio 99-90
• Judge: Octavio Rodriguez 98-91

• WBA World Middleweight Title (1st defense by Brant)
• Promoters: Bob Arum (Top Rank), Greg Cohen (Greg Cohen Promotions)
• Ring Announcer: Lupe Contreras
• Aired On: Top Rank Boxing on ESPN (Main Event)

Notes

• Baysangurov entered the fight as the WBA #8 middleweight contender.
• Baysangurov was knocked down once in the 2nd and once in the 11th. He got off the canvas, but exhibited discomfort as his legs were gone. Brant saw this and moved in for the finish with a head shot.
• It was a competitive bout up to this point, despite Brant being way up on the scorecards.
• After 10 rounds, ESPN analyst Andre Ward unofficial scorecard had Brant ahead 99-90. [1]
• WBA championship supervisor at ringside was George Martinez.