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Osleys Iglesias vs Vladimir Shishkin IBF Eliminator Set For September 4

Originally posted on Fights Around The World | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 2:28 PM ET

MONTREAL, JULY 10, 2025 — EOTTM will present a fight of unprecedented magnitude at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal on September 4. Osleys “El Tornado” Iglesias, already the IBO world champion, will face Russian contender Vladimir Shishkin in an IBF eliminator. This highly anticipated clash will headline the event in Quebec and be broadcast around the world — starting at 6:30 p.m. — on Punching Grace.

“In my eyes, this is the most important fight ever held at the Casino. The super middleweight division is currently the most competitive in boxing, and we’ll have the IBF’s top two contenders in the ring, on our turf, with a potential fight against ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on the line. We’re raising the bar once again,” proudly stated Eye of the Tiger president Camille Estephan.

Currently holding the IBO world title, Osleys Iglesias (13-0, 12 KOs) has been making waves since signing with EOTTM. In 2024 alone, he secured four knockout victories over Marcelo Coceres, Evgeny Shvedenko, Sena Agbeko, and Petro Ivanov — all delivered in dominant, even terrifying fashion. That said, he has no intention of slowing down ahead of the biggest fight of his career, and against the toughest opponent he’s faced yet.

“The Tornado is unstoppable. On September 4, I will be victorious, defend my IBO title, and become the IBF mandatory challenger. Step by step, belt by belt, I’ll be at the top very soon,” promises Osleys Iglesias.

“Osleys will remind everyone why he’s the most avoided and feared fighter in the sport. More importantly, he’ll once again prove that he’s the best super middleweight in the world,” adds the powerful Cuban’s manager, Benedikt Poelchau.

If Iglesias wants to prove he’s the top fighter in his division, he’ll have a golden opportunity to do so against one of the most established and dangerous contenders in the weight class. Vladimir Shishkin (16-1, 10 KOs) won his first 16 professional fights against notable opponents such as Najib Mohammedi, DeAndre Ware, Sena Agbeko, and Jose Uzcategui. His only career loss came in his last outing, in October, when he dropped a controversial decision to William Scull in an IBF world title bout.

“Iglesias vs. Shishkin is a fight between two of the best yet-to-be-discovered talents in the division. Shishkin lost a razor-thin decision to Scull, and I’m proud that Salita Promotions was able to secure another major opportunity for him so quickly. Iglesias, on the other hand, is an incredible talent who has yet to be tested at the highest level. This matchup is a real treat for boxing fans, and I’m pleased to be working alongside Camille and Eye of the Tiger — one of the premier organizations in the sport,” said Salita Promotions president Dmitriy Salita.

Also on the card, two-time Olympian Dzmitry Asanau (10-0, 4 KOs) will defend his WBC Continental lightweight title. Quebec prospects Alexandre Gaumont (13-0, 9 KOs) and Avery Martin Duval (13-0-1, 7 KOs) will both enter the ring for their first scheduled 10-round bouts. EOTTM’s 2024 Prospect of the Year, Moreno Fendero (11-0, 9 KOs), will step into the ring for his fourth scheduled 8-round fight of 2025. Rising talents Wyatt Sanford (3-0, 2 KOs) and Erik Israyelyan (2-0, 2 KOs) will also return in 6- and 4-round bouts respectively.

This article first appeared on Fights Around The World and was syndicated with permission.

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