Boxing Match Preview: Georgi Chelokhsaev (24-2-1, 16 KOs) vs. Vage Sarukhanyan (21-4-2, 4 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Event: IBA Pro 10

Time: 9:00 a.m. ET (New York) 6:00 a.m. PT (Los Angeles) 4:00 p.m. local (Saint Petersburg)

Venue: KSK Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Broadcast: Match TV (Russia), international streaming via IBA Pro platforms [^1]

Injury Report

Georgi Chelokhsaev (24‑2‑1, 16 KOs): No reported injuries; enters on a strong run of form.

Vage Sarukhanyan (21‑4‑2, 6 KOs): No reported injuries; cleared to fight.

Both fighters are expected to be at full strength.

Recent Form

Georgi Chelokhsaev

Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W

Notable Wins: Loren Japhet (TKO), Mohammad Zekria Zamani (TKO), Aik Shakhnazaryan (UD) [^2]

Style: Aggressive, power‑punching, thrives in mid‑range exchanges.

Vage Sarukhanyan

Last 5: W‑L‑L‑W‑D

Notable Wins: Zaur Abdullaev (UD), Aik Shakhnazaryan (UD) earlier in career.

Style: Technical boxer, relies on movement and combinations, but lacks finishing power.

Fight History & Context

Chelokhsaev has been steadily climbing the Eurasian and Russian rankings, with a string of stoppage wins in 2024–25. He’s known for his durability and knockout power, and at 31, he’s entering his prime.

Sarukhanyan, at 35, is a seasoned Armenian contender who has fought tough opposition but has been inconsistent in recent years. He’s durable and experienced but has struggled against younger, more powerful opponents.

This fight is a classic test of power vs. experience: Chelokhsaev’s knockout ability against Sarukhanyan’s ring IQ and resilience.

Betting Trends

Chelokhsaev has won 6 of his last 7 by stoppage.

Sarukhanyan has gone the distance in 8 of his last 10 fights.

Chelokhsaev has never lost to an opponent with fewer than 3 defeats.

Sarukhanyan is 1‑3 in his last 4 bouts against ranked Russian opponents.

FIGHT ODDS

Georgi Chelokhsaev       – 300

Vage Sarukhanyan           + 240

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 5, 2025