What to Know
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Accomplished Russian amateur Albina Moldazhanova joins the impressive roster at Most Valuable Promotions
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Her pro record now stands at six fights, and six knockouts.
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Moldazhanova thrilled fans at MVPW07 with her fourth-round knockout of Kirstie Bavington to open the card.
After passing her audition in the ring on Sunday’s MVPW07 card, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced on Monday it had signed undefeated Russian power puncher Albina “The Lion” Moldazhanova (6-0, 6 KOs) to its impressive stable of women’s boxing talent.
Known as “The Siberian Lion,” Albina Moldazhanova has a 100% knockout rate.
The 25-year-old delivered a dominant performance ending in a fourth-round knockout win over Kirstie Bavington of Australia on Sunday. The fight opened the MVPW-07 main card, broadcast on ESPN from College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
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Moldazhanova stopped Bavington just 44 seconds into the fourth round, extending her perfect professional record to six wins, all six by knockout. She generated plenty of buzz in her debut appearance before American boxing fans on a broad scale.
“I come from a small village in Siberia called Demyanka, and boxing has taken me further than I ever could have imagined. From moving to Tyumen to pursue my dreams, to representing my country on the international stage, every step of my journey has taught me that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and belief in yourself,” said Moldazhanova.
“Now, with six professional fights and six knockouts, I’m ready for the next chapter of my career.”
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The Siberian Lion Speaks at Post-Fight Presser
Moldazhanova appeared at the MVPW07 post-fight news conference, demonstrating her quickly developing English language skills as she discussed her fight alongside MVP matchmaker Mike Lombardi.
“If you don’t know, I think now you know,” said Lombardi while introducing Moldazhanova.
“I’m just a simple Russian girl. It’s a big step for my career, for my team it’s a big step. I think it means a lot for me,” said Moldazhanova. “I think MVP gives a lot of opportunity for women. We can fight, we can get money. It’s cool!” she said, drawing appreciative laughs.
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Moldazhanova said she will briefly return to Russia to see family and friends, then return to the United States to prepare for a big 2027. “I think something big is coming,” she said.
Moldazhanova made no secret of who sits in her bullseye: Terri Harper. The three-division world champion from Yorkshire recently moved up to the super lightweight division, winning her first bout against Miranda Reyes in August on MVPW06. Harper’s goal is to become a four-division world champion.
“I think it will be a good meeting, a good fight. I saw her fight a lot of times when I was a little bit younger. I think it will be good,” said the Siberian Lion.
Who is Albina Moldazhanova?
The left hook by Albina Moldazhanova that sent Kirstie Bavington to the canvas for good on Sunday. Photo: Most Valuable Promotions
Moldazhanova is originally from Demyanka, a small settlement in Siberia. She developed her boxing skills far from the international spotlight before moving to Tyumen, a prosperous city of 850,000 in western Siberia.
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Moldazhova earned a spot on Russia’s national boxing team. Her accomplished amateur record includes capturing Russian Youth, Russian national, and European Youth championship titles, along with a silver medal at the European Championships.
In 2025, she added a World Championships medal to her résumé before deciding to pursue professional boxing.
Moldazhanova has quickly established herself as a formidable presence with an explosive finishing ability still unusual among women in boxing. She has a 100% knockout record in six professional fights.
On August 21, 2026, “The Lion” delivered a devastating first-round body-shot knockout of previously undefeated Sheila Liesegang at 1:21 of the first round on the MVP x TikTok Live card at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.
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Moldazhanova’s latest performance at MVPW07 cemented her potential among the MVP leadership to emerge as a major contender in the women’s super lightweight division at 140 pounds.
Moldazhanova Guided By Top Notch Team
Albina Moldazhanova has an impressive team behind her including trainer Manny Robles, who calls her “Lady KO.” Photo: Most Valuable Promotions
She is managed by Egis Klimas, who has brought top talents from Eastern Europe and Russia to the world stage, including Sergey Kovalev, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Oleksandr Usyk, as well as Janibek Alimkhanuly and Bahkram Murtazaliev. Moldazhanova is the first female boxer represented by Klimas.
Moldazhanova trains in Los Angeles with highly regarded trainer Manny Robles, who calls Moldazhanova “Lady K-O.”
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“Signing with MVP is an incredible opportunity to showcase my skills on the biggest stages in boxing, continue my knockout streak, and show the world the strength of the Siberian spirit,” said Moldazhanova.
“I want to become undisputed world champion and inspire others to believe that the impossible is possible. I’m grateful to MVP and SmartLab Boxing Promotions for believing in me and supporting my journey. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to show the world what I’m capable of.”
Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, Founders of MVP, said in their announcement, “Albina ‘The Lion’ Moldazhanova is a special talent with the kind of explosive power that can change a fight in an instant. She’s come a long way from a small town in Siberia to the international stage, and her journey is just getting started.
“Six fights, six knockouts speaks for itself, but what makes Albina especially exciting is the contrast between her infectious personality outside the ring and the relentless aggression she brings inside it. She’s charismatic, entertaining and knows how to put on a show. Her performances on our cards have already demonstrated why she’s a fighter fans should be paying attention to.
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“We see tremendous upside in Albina and are excited to officially welcome her to MVP as we work toward establishing her as a major force in the 140-pound division.”
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