New WBC Ukraine Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Mykhalushko!

Yaroslav Mykhalushko, a 23-year-old Ukrainian boxer from Ivano-Frankivsk city, has won the vacant WBC Ukraine and Champion of Ukraine welterweight titles.

On August 3rd, Yaroslav Mykhalushko (7-0, 6 KOs) and Serhii Shvets (8-2, 4 KOs), two young prospects from Ukraine, fought for the vacant WBC Ukraine and Champion of Ukraine in the welterweight division at the Kyiv Sports Palace.

The results of the weigh-in showed the boxers coming into the fight with the following weights: Yaroslav Mykhalushko registered 66.5 kg, and his opponent Serhii Shvets at 66.4 kg.

From the very first round, Yaroslav Mykhalushko confidently dominated the ring and actively attacked his opponent. Serhii Shvets skillfully defended himself against Mykhalushko’s attacks and carried out effective counter attacks, however, Mykhalushko’s powerful physical pressure yielded its results in the end.

The 6th round was intense, vibrant and decisive. After the third knockdown, the referee stopped the fight. Yaroslav Mykhalushko won – TKO in the 6th round.

YAROSLAV MYKHALUSHKO IS THE NEW WBC UKRAINE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION!