Boxing Match Preview: Khariton Agrba (15-1-0, 9 KOs) vs. Charles Shinima (19-2-0, 13 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Event: IBA Pro 10

Time: 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. local (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Venue: KSK Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Broadcast: Match TV (Russia), international streaming via IBA Pro platforms ^1][^2]

Injury Report

Khariton Agrba (15‑1, 8 KOs): No reported injuries; enters healthy after rebounding from his first career defeat earlier this year.

Charles Shinima (19‑2, 14 KOs): No reported injuries; cleared to fight after a busy 2024–25 campaign.

Both fighters are expected at full strength.

Recent Form

Khariton Agrba

Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑L

Notable Wins: Petr Petrov (KO), Julius Indongo (KO), Claudio Daneff (UD)

Loss: Ruben Muñoz (KO2, July 2025) – first career defeat

Style: Aggressive, sharp counterpuncher, mixes body work with power shots.

Charles Shinima

Last 5: W‑L‑W‑L‑W

Notable Wins: Mohamed Mutalemwa (KO), Stefanus Josua (KO), Dickson Saidi (TKO)

Losses: Denis Nurja (TKO), Brandon Thysse (SD)

Style: Durable, tactical, with respectable power but sometimes inconsistent against top opposition.

Fight History & Context

Agrba: Rose quickly through the European ranks, capturing IBF regional titles and scoring a highlight KO over former world champion Julius Indongo. His momentum was halted in July 2025 by a shock KO loss to Argentina’s Ruben Muñoz, making this fight a crucial rebound opportunity.

Shinima: A Namibian standout who captured the WBO Africa title in 2021. He’s had ups and downs recently, including a controversial split‑decision loss to Brandon Thysse, but bounced back with a TKO win over Dickson Saidi. This is his biggest international showcase to date.

This fight is a crossroads bout: Agrba looks to re‑establish himself as a world‑level contender, while Shinima seeks to prove he belongs on the global stage.

Betting Trends

Agrba has stopped 2 of his last 4 opponents inside 3 rounds.

Shinima has been stopped once (Nurja TKO) but usually goes the distance.

Agrba is 7‑0 fighting in Russia.

Shinima is 2‑2 in his last 4 fights outside Namibia.

Over 9.5 rounds has cashed in 3 of Shinima’s last 4 bouts.

FIGHT ODDS

Khariton Agrba                 – 350

Charles Shinima               + 260

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