Tursynbay Kulakhmet wins  WBC International title

Kazakh Tursynbay Kulakhmet won the World Boxing Council International super welterweight title in his second professional fight, by defeating previously unbeaten Macaulay McGowan by unanimous decision.

Kulakhmet (2-0, 2 KOs) was in control throughout the fight and was able to secure a knockdown late in the seventh round. McGowan (14-1-1, 3 KOs) was able to bounce back and the fight went the distance, with all three judges scoring 99-89 in favor of Kulakhmet.

“I am very happy to have my second fight in the UK. This is the land of boxing and I keep growing year after year. I hope I had a good performance for the fans in the UK. I want to fight for a world title soon. I am happy to fight for the WBC International title in my second fight, and I want to thank MTK Global for the opportunity,” he commented.