Kanat Islam (Kazakh: Қанат Ислам, Qanat İslam; Chinese: 哈那提 斯拉木; pinyin: Hanati Silamu; born 13 September 1984) is a Chinese-born Kazakhstani professional boxer who currently lives and trains in Miami.[2] As an amateur, he represented China, winning bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2007 World Championships and the 2006 Asian Games.

Kanat Islam
Born
Қанат Ислам

(1984-09-13) 13 September 1984 (age 40)
NationalityChinese (1984–2011)
Kazakhstani (2011–present)
Other namesQazaQ
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights30
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses1
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Welterweight
World Amateur Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Chicago Welterweight
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Doha Welterweight
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Ulan Bator Welterweight

Amateur career

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At the 2004 Olympics, he lost his match to Ruslan Khairov. He qualified for the Athens Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guangzhou, China. In the final he defeated Aliasker Bashirov of Turkmenistan.

At the Asian Games 2006, he beat Behzodek Yunusov in round one but lost to eventual southpaw winner Bakhyt Sarsekbayev in the semi-finals 30:37.

At the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships, he beat Yusunov again, then upset old foes Ruslan Khairov and Bakhyt Sarsekbayev 20:14 but lost to Non Boonjumnong 20:23 in the semi-finals.

Islam beat Zambian boxer, Precious Makina, in the Men's Welterweight (69 kg) Round of 32 on the second day of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Olympic Games results

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2004 (as a welterweight)[3]

2008 (as a welterweight)

World Amateur Championships results

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2007 (as a welterweight)[4]

Professional career

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In 2012, Kanat turned pro and decided to train in the U.S. state of Florida. He was captain of the "Astana Arlans" in the World Series of Boxing (WSB). In January 2011, after arriving in Kazakhstan at the request of Kazakh businessman and philanthropist Baurzhan Ospanov, Islam became a citizen of Kazakhstan.[5][6]

On September 9, 2017, Islam faced Brandon Cook. Islam managed to stop Cook in the ninth round, giving him his first early stoppage lost in his career.[7]

In his next fight, Islam made easy work of Julio De Jesus. Islam landed two big overhand rights in the opening round, dropping De Jesus, who was unable to continue the fight, resulting in an impressive win for the Kazakh.[8]

In his following fight, Islam, then ranked #8 by the WBO, faced Walter Kautondokwa, ranked #9 by the same organisation. Neither fighter stood out with his performance, Islam being the one who landed less but was more precise. Kautondokwa was the better man towards the end of the fight, but that was not enough for the judges, who had it 99-92, 97-92 and 97-92 for Islam, in what was considered a controversial decision by the judges.[9]

Professional boxing record

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30 fights 29 wins 1 loss
By knockout 22 0
By decision 5 1
By disqualification 2 0
No. Record Result Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Win 29-1   Javier Francisco Maciel UD 8 7 Oct 2022   Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
29 Loss 28-1   Jimmy Kelly MD 10 25 Feb 2022   Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S. For vacant WBO global middleweight title
28 Win 28–0   Jeyson Minda TKO 7 (10) 2:43 20 Feb 2021   Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
27 Win 27–0   Walter Kautondokwa UD 10 26 Oct 2019   Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Almaty, Kazakhstan Retained WBO International middleweight title
26 Win 26–0   Julio De Jesus KO 1 (12), 2:50 5 Jul 2019   Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Almaty, Kazakhstan Won vacant WBO International middleweight title
25 Win 25–0   Brandon Cook TKO 9 (12), 2:40 9 Sep 2017   Saryarka Velodrome, Astana, Kazakhstan Retained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO-NABO light-middleweight titles;
Won WBA-NABA light-middleweight title
24 Win 24–0   Noberto Gonzalez UD 12 26 May 2017   Boca Rato Hotel & Club, Boca Raton, Florida, US Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental and WBO-NABO light-middleweight titles
23 Win 23–0   Robson Assis KO 1 (10), 2:12 17 Feb 2017   Chase Center, Wilmington, Delaware, US
22 Win 22–0   Patrick Allotey UD 10 29 Oct 2016   Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan Retained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title;
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
21 Win 21–0   Juan De Angel TKO 6 (10), 0:22 8 May 2016   Lakeland Event Center, Lakeland, Florida, US
20 Win 20–0   Jonathan Batista TKO 1 (10), 2:14 7 Nov 2015   Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
19 Win 19–0   Orlando de Jesus Estrada TKO 4 (12), 0:32 23 Mar 2015   Estudios de Telecaribe, Barranquilla, Colombia Retained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
18 Win 18–0   Fidel Monterrosa Munoz KO 5 (8), 2:50 7 Aug 2014   Estudios de Telecaribe, Barranquilla, Colombia Retained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
17 Win 17–0   Francisco Cordero RTD 3 (12), 3:00 23 May 2014   Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia Retained WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
16 Win 16–0   Basilio Silva DQ 6 (10), 2:01 16 Dec 2013   Casa de Los Clubes, Villa Juana, Dominican Republic
15 Win 15–0   Emilio Julio Julio KO 3 (12), 1:44 29 Nov 2013   Coliseo Julio Cesar Hidalgo, Quito, Ecuador Won vacant WBA Fedelatin light-middleweight title
14 Win 14–0   Junior Ramos RTD 1 (10), 3:00 9 Nov 2013   Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
13 Win 13–0   Jose Antonio Rodriguez RTD 1 (8), 3:00 10 May 2013   Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12 Win 12–0   Eduardo Flores UD 10 26 Apr 2013   Coliseo Julio César Hidalgo, Quito, Ecuador Retained WBA Fedecaribe light-middleweight title
11 Win 11–0   Jose Vidal Soto KO 1 (8), 2:57 19 Apr 2013   Polideportivo San Martin de Porre, La Romana, Dominican Republic
10 Win 10–0   Yolexcy Martinez-Leiva TKO 2 (10), 0:31 6 Apr 2013   Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, US
9 Win 9–0   Joselito del Rosario DQ 2 (10), 2:20 23 Mar 2013   Gimnasio Pedro Cruz, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
8 Win 8–0   Humberto Toledo KO 1 (10), 0:33 15 Dec 2012   Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic Won vacant WBA Fedecaribe light-middleweight title
7 Win 7–0   Reynaldo Esquivia TKO 5 (6), 2:14 30 Nov 2012   Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
6 Win 6–0   Felipe Polo KO 3 (6), 2:31 24 Nov 2012   Estadio de Softbol Cesar Tou Caraballo, Tolu, Colombia
5 Win 5–0   Jose Antonio Rodriguez RTD 3 (6), 3:00 10 Nov 2012   Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
4 Win 4–0   Nelsido Miguel Agramonte TKO 1 (6), 2:49 29 Oct 2012   Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
3 Win 3–0   Modesto Felix TKO 1 (6), 0:37 18 Oct 2012   Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2 Win 2–0   Aneudy Martes TKO 2 (4), 1:33 2 Oct 2012   Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita, Dominican Republic
1 Win 1–0   Daniel Beato KO 3 (4), 2:42 28 Sep 2012   Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Kanat Islam". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "lives and trains in Miami in Nelsons promotion company". nur.kz. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Silamu Hanati - Athens 2004 Summer Olympics". Olympics on Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo!. 2004.
  4. ^ "14.World Championships - Chicago, USA - October 23 - November 3, 2007". Amateur Boxing Results. Poland: Sway. 2007.
  5. ^ "Captain of the "Astana Arlans" (WSB). From January 2011 Kanat is a citizen of Kazakhstan". Archived from the original on 16 June 2013.
  6. ^ "From January 2011 Kanat is a citizen of Kazakhstan".[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Kanat Islam Drops, Stops Brandon Cook in Nine Rounds". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Kanat Islam is Back in The Hunt After Quick Knockout Win". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Kanat Islam Struggles in Decision Win Over Walter Kautodonkwa". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
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