IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night Boxing: What is it, date, venue, fights, start time, celebrity attendees & more

Everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night event in Istanbul as some of the biggest names in the sporting world descend on the picturesque Rixos Tersane.

IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night - All You Need To Know

What is IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night

The IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night is an event taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, featuring professional boxing and bare knuckle fights.

The event is also taking place to celebrate a major IBA (International Boxing Association) announcement, regarding the new 'IBA Golden Era'.

As per the IBA's official website: "The global boxing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the International Boxing Association (IBA) at the very forefront of this evolution.

"By prioritizing the needs and interests of athletes and coaches, the IBA aims to create a more inclusive, supportive and dynamic environment for all involved in the sport.

"Mr Umar Kremlev, the President of the International Boxing Association, is set to unveil a groundbreaking vision for the future of boxing at this exclusive press conference taking place in Istanbul.

"This announcement will introduce innovative projects designed to enhance the sport’s appeal and accessibility, alongside the success of a new professional boxing format, with IBA.Pro, aimed at harnessing our extensive talent along with providing new opportunities for boxers globally.

"Additionally, President Kremlev will outline new exciting strategies that extend beyond traditional boxing, focusing on global engagement and promoting health, fitness and fashion.

"This comprehensive transformation aims to revolutionize the boxing world, ensuring its relevance and growth in an ever-evolving sporting landscape."

Date & Location

IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night will take place on Wednesday 2nd July, 2025.

The event, which will be staged at the luxurious Rixos Tersane Istanbul Resort, in Turkey, will feature numerous boxing bouts as well as bare knuckle fights.

Russian star Albert Batyrgaziev will take on Britain's Jazza Dickens in the main event, with the WBA and IBA super-featherweight world titles on the line.

Fights & Ring Walk Times

Five boxing bouts and two bare knuckle clashes feature on the stacked bill, which gets underway from 15:00 (BST).

IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night Schedule

• Albert Batyrgaziev vs Jazza Dickens (WBA & IBA super-featherweight titles)
• Hovhannes Bachkov vs Xolisani Ndongeni
• Mizhgona Samadova vs Puneh Akhundtabarmazandarani
• Ahmad Mustafayev vs Madiyar Saydrakhimov
• Gulsum Tatar vs Milana Safronova
• Murat Kazgan vs Will Chope (Bare Knuckle)
• Elnur Suleymanov vs Mikhail Kokhanchik (Bare Knuckle)

How to Watch

IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night will be screened live on DAZN, iwth subscription charges starting from £9.99 per month for customers in the UK and Ireland.

Which celebrities will be at IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night?

A plethora of stars from the sporting and entertainment world will be in attendance at the IBA.Pro 7 Champions' Night event.

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Terence Crawford and Roy Jones jr will all be ringside, as will supermodel Naomi Campbell.