Oleg Maskaev

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Oleg Alexandrovich Maskaev (Template:Langx; born 2 March 1969) is a Kazakhstan-born Russian and American former professional boxer, who competed from 1995 to 2013, and held the WBC heavyweight title from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, he represented the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan, the United States, and Russia.

Biography

Oleg Maskaev was born in Abay, Karaganda, Soviet Kazakhstan, to Russian parents.[1] His father is Moksha from the Zubova Polyana district of Mordovia, while his mother is Ukrainian from Kuban, southern Russia.[2]

Amateur career

Maskaev, a former mine worker, began his boxing career in the 1980s as an amateur in his hometown Abay. In 1991, he stopped future WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko in the second round.

Maskaev was the champion of the Soviet Army and later the national cup winner.[1] He first represented the Soviet Union and then subsequently Uzbekistan following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Representing Uzbekistan, he won a gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games.

Highlights

Template:Silver2 X Summer Spartakiad of Peoples of the USSR, boxing (+91 kg), Minsk, Belarus SSR, July 1991:

Template:Gold1 VIII Military Spartakiad of the Friendly Armies of the Socialist Countries (+91 kg), Kiskunfelegyhaza, Hungary, October 1990:

  • Finals: Defeated János Sulyok (Hungary) walkover

USA−USSR Middle & Heavy Duals (+91 kg), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, December 1991:

World Championships (+91 kg), Tampere, Finland May 1993:

  • 1/16: Defeated Zourab Sarsania (Georgia) DQ 3
  • 1/8: Defeated Oleksandr Litvin (Ukraine) RSC 2
  • 1/4: Lost to Roberto Balado (Cuba) KO 3

Template:Silver2 World Cup (+91 kg), Bangkok, Thailand, June 1994:

  • 1/8: Defeated Raj Kumar Sangwan (India) 11–3 (4 rds)
  • 1/4: Defeated Arshak Avartakyan (Armenia) 12–6 (4 rds)
  • 1/2: Defeated Willi Fischer (Germany) RSC 1
  • Finals: Lost to Roberto Balado (Cuba) walkover

Template:Gold1 Asian Games (+91 kg), Hiroshima, Japan, October 1994:

Maskaev resumed his amateur career within a month after his reported professional debut in April 1993, to participate in the 1993 World Championships, '94 World Cup, and '94 Asian Games, winning a gold medal at the latter.

Maskaev finished his amateur career with a stated record of 108–10.

Professional career

Maskaev's professional boxing career began in 1993. Not wasting any time, he made his professional debut against former bronze medalist Alexander Miroshnichenko, who held a record of 21–0 (15 KOs). Maskaev won via third-round TKO. In only his seventh professional bout, Maskaev was pitted against Oliver McCall, who had captured the WBC heavyweight title by knocking out Lennox Lewis only a year before. Controversy later arose as to his professional record: before he fought McCall, the USBA stated his professional record was 15–0, 12 KOs, which was confirmed ex officio by the Virginia Boxing Commission (which sanctioned the Maskaev–McCall event and all subsequent official information related to it, including the records); however, later and supposedly more precise estimates gave him a record of 6–0 (3 KOs). Nine missing bouts in the given record were either unaccounted for—and therefore non-sanctioned events—or considered as either amateur or exhibition fights. No data is available presently for that missing part of Maskaev's early professional career.

Against McCall, Maskaev was caught with a hard left hand to the body, followed up with a short right hand in the first round, losing via TKO and being handed his first professional defeat. After winning his next four, Maskaev fought hard-hitting Samoan David Tua. Maskaev lost via 11th-round TKO.

His most famous victories have been his two wins over Hasim Rahman. In the first bout, held on November 6, 1999, Maskaev knocked Rahman off balance, sending his rival out of the ring in the 8th round. This fight is also notable for the famous "chair incident," in which noted referee, Steve Smoger (serving as backup referee for this fight), was struck in the head by a chair thrown by a fan. The assailant was later arrested.

He later fought Rahman again and defeated him for the WBC heavyweight title by knocking him out in the 12th round on August 12, 2006. His second win over Rahman was preceded by a streak of victories that helped rejuvenate Maskaev's career and earned him the "Comeback fighter of the Year" award from The Ring magazine in 2006.

Maskaev won his first title defense against Peter Okhello on December 10, 2006, by unanimous decision.

Maskaev fought against Samuel Peter for the WBC Heavyweight title on March 8, 2008, and was doing well in the early rounds, despite Peter's repeated rabbit punching and the referee's warnings. In the fifth round, Maskaev landed some of his best shots on his opponents chin, but to no avail; Peter was seemingly unaffected, visibly shaking Maskaev. Maskaev eventually lost by TKO, with 3 seconds remaining in the sixth round.

In late 2008, he beat opponent Robert Hawkins by UD after 10 rounds and then defeated the unheralded Rich Boruff on March 14, 2009, via first-round KO, giving him mandatory contender status to the WBC Heavyweight Championship. He fought Nagy Aguilera on December 11 of that year in Sacramento, California at the Memorial Auditorium in a tune up fight, but was knocked out in the first round. Stunned with an overhand right-left hook combo and knocked down soon after, another barrage by Aquilera hit Maskaev hard, knocking him out. Maskaev did not land a punch in the fight, later stating that he would retire following the loss. However, he returned to the ring 3 years later, knocking out Owen Beck. In 2013, he decisioned Jason Gavern in a 10-round fight. His last fight was against Danny Williams, whom he defeated by a 10-round UD on November 4th, 2013, at Krasnodar, Russia. He retired with a record of 39–7, with 28 KOs.

As a professional, Maskaev was known for his powerful right-hand punch: he knocked out former WBO heavyweight challenger Derrick Jefferson, contender Alex Stewart, and twice knocked out former WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. However, he was also noted for a weak chin, which was evident in his knockout losses to Oliver McCall, David Tua, Kirk Johnson, Lance Whitaker, Corey Sanders, and journeyman Nagy Aguilera.

Nationality

Maskaev was born in Kazakhstan (then part of the USSR) to Mordvin-Ukrainian parents. Following the end of the Soviet Union, he resided in Uzbekistan for a brief period, representing them at the 1994 Asian Games. He has lived in the U.S. since 1999 with his wife, Svetlana, and four daughters. He acquired US citizenship in 2004. He currently resides in West Sacramento, California, after previously living in Staten Island, New York. Before his second encounter with Hasim Rahman in 2006, he said "I would say I'm a proud Russian-American. So right now, I'm a citizen of America, of [the] United States... Whoever is going to win is going to be American."[3] In the run-up to his title defense against Peter Okhello, he stated regarding his citizenship: "Russian. I don't want to talk about that anymore. I will walk to the ring under the Russian flag and Russian anthem as I'm now a Russian citizen."[4] Russian president Vladimir Putin granted him Russian citizenship on December 9, 2006.[5]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Win 39–7 Danny Williams UD 10 4 Nov 2013 Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 38–7 Jason Gavern UD 10 26 May 2013 Sports Complex Mordovia, Saransk, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 37–7 Owen Beck TKO 3 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Dec 2012 Sports Palace Quant, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 36–7 Nagy Aguilera TKO 1 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Dec 2009 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–6 Rich Boruff TKO 1 (10), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Mar 2009 Ice Palace, Saransk, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 35–6 Robert Hawkins UD 10 6 Sep 2008 Red Square, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 34–6 Samuel Peter TKO 6 (12), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Mar 2008 Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 34–5 Okello Peter UD 12 10 Dec 2006 Olympic Stadium, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–5 Hasim Rahman TKO 12 (12), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Aug 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–5 Sinan Şamil Sam UD 12 12 Nov 2005 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–5 Livin Castillo TKO 3 (10), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jun 2005 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–5 Quinn Navarre KO 3 (10), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Jan 2005 Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 29–5 David Defiagbon SD 10 23 Jul 2004 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–5 Craig Tomlinson TKO 2 (10), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Apr 2004 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–5 Julius Francis TKO 2 (10) 27 Nov 2003 Olimpiysky Sport Palace, Chekhov, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–5 Dennis McKinney TKO 1 (10) 25 Sep 2003 Townhouse, Huntington, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 25–5 Sedreck Fields TKO 9 (10) 6 Sep 2003 Palace of Sports, Kyiv, UkraineScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 24–5 Gary Winmon TKO 1 (8) 28 Jun 2003 DC Armory, Washington, DC, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 23–5 Errol Sadikovski TKO 1 (10) 15 Feb 2003 Multi-Purpose Center, Lewiston, Maine, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 22–5 Corey Sanders TKO 8 (10), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Mar 2002 Gold Country Casino, Oroville, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 22–4 David Vedder TKO 6 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Nov 2001 Hilton, Reno, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 21–4 Brian Nix TKO 6 (10), 0:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Aug 2001 Flamingo, Laughlin, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 20–4 Lance Whitaker KO 2 (12), 1:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Mar 2001 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 20–3 Kirk Johnson KO 4 (12), 0:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Oct 2000 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Derrick Jefferson TKO 4 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 May 2000 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Sedreck Fields RTD 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Mar 2000 Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–2 Hasim Rahman KO 8 (10), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Nov 1999 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–2 Shane Sutcliffe TKO 2 (12), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 May 1999 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 16–2 Jeff Wooden TKO 3 (12), 0:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Feb 1999 Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–2 Marion Wilson UD 8 8 Dec 1998 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–2 Toakipa Tasefa KO 1 (12), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Oct 1998 Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–2 Courage Tshabalala KO 9 (10), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jun 1998 State Circus, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–2 Booker T Word TKO 4 (10), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jan 1998 The Claridge, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–2 Alex Stewart TKO 7 (10) 27 Sep 1997 State Circus, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 10–2 David Tua TKO 11 (12), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Apr 1997 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Rodney Blount KO 2 (6), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Feb 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Ralph West TKO 3 (10), 1:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Sep 1996 Hilton, Huntington, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Fernely Feliz UD 8 20 Aug 1996 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–1 Mike Robinson TKO 7 (8), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jun 1996 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Loss 6–1 Oliver McCall TKO 1 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Feb 1996 Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Nikolay Kulpin UD 12 29 Sep 1995 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Joe Thomas PTS 6 25 Aug 1995 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Robert Hawkins KO 4 (6), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Jun 1995 Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Mike Whitfield UD 8 11 Apr 1995 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Jimmy Harrison TKO 4 (6) 4 Mar 1995 The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Alexander Miroshnichenko TKO 3 (6) 17 Apr 1993 Taraz, KazakhstanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Sporting positions

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New title PABA heavyweight champion
29 September 1995 – July 1996
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Joe Bugner

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