Manuel Charr vs. Alexander Ustinov

Mahmoud Charr 230 lbs beat Aleksandr Ustinov 279 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2017-11-25
• Location: Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Referee: Tony Weeks
• Judge: Stanley Christodoulou 115-112
• Judge: Stefano Carozza 115-111
• Judge: John Poturaj 116-111

• Promoter: Christian Jager & Vladimir Hryunov
• Aired On: BoxNation, Russian Match TV, Sky Sports (Germany)
• Ring Announcer: Kai Paetzmann
• vacant WBA World heavyweight title

Notes

• The WBA confirmed hours before that this bout would take place for the WBA World heavyweight title and the winner must face Fres Oquendo (who hasn't fought since 2014) in a mandatory defence.
• Ustinov down once in round eight.
• Charr is Germany's first world heavyweight champion since Max Schmeling reigned from 1930-1932. Although the legitimacy of the 'Regular' champion is in question, while Anthony Joshua is the 'Super' champion.
• Charr also became Lebanons first ever world champion.

Comments

• "What can I say, Germany - we are world champions. I dedicate this title to Germany, the country which gave me a chance and built me up. This is my gift to you all." - Manuel Charr