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Angel Emilov returns: 75th professional bout against an unbeaten Irishman
After around 18 months away, Gele faces Eoghan Lavin in Letterkenny on 24 October.
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SLYBET Fight Night: watch the official Panov–Daukenov trailer
The new SLYBET Fight Night trailer brings Yosif Panov and Daulet Daukenov into focus ahead of their main event on 8 November. Watch the video and plan your night at ringside in Pleven.
Blagoy Naydenov returns to professional boxing: a rematch between nightmare and dream
The thrill of the ring is calling him back. Blagoy Naydenov tells Alexeev Boxing about his years away from competition and the desire for a rematch that has never left him.
Yosif Panov: Pleven Fight Night in November 2026
Alexeev Boxing is preparing a new show at Balkanstroy Hall in November 2026. Yosif “The Viper” Panov is set for a ten-round international bout and a tougher challenge in front of his hometown crowd.
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Stories from our past
Borislav Velev: knockout return at MaxFight 66 in Burgas
After two operations and more than two years away, Borislav Velev stopped Dimitri Trenel in round three at MaxFight 66. The speed, pressure and power were back.
Mario Vergiev vs Leon Hughes at Zuffa Boxing 7
Mario ‘The Gladiator’ Vergiev made what our team records as the first Bulgarian appearance at Zuffa Boxing. Leon Hughes’s speed and skill made it a demanding introduction.
Yosif Panov vs Joniker Tovar: Pleven victory in 2026
A first-round stoppage of Joniker Tovar gave Yosif Panov a winning return to Balkanstroy Hall. His second professional fight in Pleven headlined an event with a clear message against violence.
Yosif Panov vs Aaron Alhambra: the EBU Silver bout
In Humanes de Madrid, Yosif Panov lost on points to Aaron Alhambra. We set out for the title and returned with a hard lesson and the desire to seek a rematch one day.
Vladimir Georgiev wins UBO world title against Landaeta
Vladimir Georgiev defeated the dangerous Ronny Landaeta at MaxFight 62 in Sveti Vlas. The victory brought him the UBO world title and later the New Champion of the Year award for 2025.
Yosif Panov vs Miguel Vázquez: victory at MaxFight 59
Miguel Vázquez, an IBF champion with six successful defences and two fights against Canelo, did not come out for the fourth round at MaxFight 59. Yosif Panov won after a heavy knockdown at the end of the third.
Yosif Panov beats Sandy Messaoud for UBO world title
Yosif Panov withstood the pressure of the experienced Sandy Messaoud and won the UBO world title before Conor McGregor and thousands at Arena Sofia.
Borislav Velev vs Grigor Sarukhanyan: the MaxFight title
Weeks of heated exchanges gave way to eight hard rounds at MaxFight 54. Borislav Velev stopped the experienced Grigor Sarukhanian to claim the promotion’s title.
Vladimir Georgiev vs Zdravko Popov: Bulgarian title
Georgiev’s pressure, stamina and late knockdown earned him a unanimous decision over Zdravko Popov after ten rounds in Plovdiv.
Yosif Panov vs Santillan: first UBO International title
A late change of opponent did not stop Yosif Panov from dropping Victoriano Santillán and winning the UBO International title in Sofia.
WBC Convention in Acapulco 2022: Alexeev Boxing
Alexeev Boxing at the 60th WBC Convention in Mexico: meetings with Roberto Durán, Riddick Bowe and Shawn Porter, and a look at the work behind major championship nights.
Borislav Velev vs Amarildo Vraj: Tirana 2022
Borislav Velev showcased his punching power against Amarildo Vraja at Air Albania Stadium in a WBC Youth Intercontinental title bout.
Yosif Panov vs Angel Emilov: title bout in Golden Sands
Ten rounds at Golden Sands, a difficult eighth and a strong finish: Yosif Panov beat Angel Emilov on the PROBOX Promotions show.
Ivanka Ivanova vs Pamela Treand: first Bulgarian women’s title
Ivanka Ivanova ended Pamela Treand’s unbeaten run in Veliko Tarnovo. After the ten-round title fight, Samir Hotic proposed to Pamela in the ring and she accepted.
Yosif Panov vs Stiliyan Kostov: first Bulgarian title
Yosif Panov beat Stiliyan Kostov, a veteran of 21 professional wins, to claim his first Bulgarian title on the Pulev–Fury undercard. It was a breakthrough that came before the international belts.
Galina Ivanova vs Janeth Pérez: the IBF world-title bout
After her return in 2012, Galina Ivanova reached a world title fight in Mexico. Against former WBA champion Janeth Pérez, she completed the full distance and lost by split decision.
Alexey Ribchev vs Javier Andino: UBO Intercontinental title
At The Comeback event, Alexey Ribchev recovered from a heavy second-round knockdown to win the UBO Intercontinental belt, on a card featuring professionals and Bulgaria’s Olympic team.
Vasko Alexeev: UBO Manager of the Year 2011
UBO named Vasko Alexeev its 2011 Manager of the Year for his work with Alexey Ribchev. The original certificate preserves that recognition.
Alexey Ribchev vs Jurijs Boreiko: first UBO title
Alexey Ribchev outpointed Juris Boreiko over ten rounds to win the UBO International title — the start of a run of championship fights with Alexeev Boxing in Bulgaria.
Alexeev Boxing: our first arranged bout, 17 May 2008
Merdjidin Yuseinov’s debut against Spas Genov at Universiada Hall marked a new beginning: the first professional fight arranged by Vasko Alexeev, inspired by an idea from his father.
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