Arthur Biyarslanov

Arthur Biyarslanov (born 22 April 1995) is a Canadian professional boxer of Chechen descent. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as well as representing Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Early life.
Biyarslanov's family left Chechnya when he was four years old due to ongoing violence. He migrated to Toronto from Azerbaijan at age 10 and started boxing in 2007 after his brother recommended the sport for self-defense.
Amateur career.
Olympic result.
Rio 2016
World Championship results.
Doha 2015
Hamburg 2017
Pan American Games result.
Toronto 2015
Professional career.
On 15 December 2018, Biyarslanov made his professional debut against the Mexican Ernesto Cardona Sanchez. Biyarslanov won the fight in the opening round after trapping Sanchez against the ropes and landing a combination of punches to the head and body which sent his opponent to the canvas. On 9 February 2019, Biyarslanov fought in his second professional fight against Issac Castan. Biyarslanov secured his second professional win after knocking his opponent down three times in the opening round.
On 29 March 2019, it was announced that Biyarslanov had signed a deal with Matchroom Sport where he would be promoted by Eddie Hearn. On 20 April 2019, Biyarslanov fought against the experienced Cristian Arrazola. In the first round, Biyarslanov landed a combination of punches which forced his opponent to take a knee; Arrazola beat the count but was immediately put back on the canvas by a right hand. Arrazola beat the count again but referee Mark Simmons stopped the bout at the end of the opening round after he deemed Arrazola unfit to carry on.