Opportunity to establish personal reputation
Cuban Boxer Osleys Iglesias Steps Up to Face Vladimir Shishkin in Highly Anticipated Super-Middleweight Clash
Osleys Iglesias, nicknamed "El Tornado," is set to take on Russian boxer Vladimir Shishkin in a highly anticipated super-middleweight contest on September 4, 2025, at the Casino de Montréal.
Iglesias, a 13-0 (12 KOs) southpaw based in Germany, has made a name for himself as a rising power in the 168-pound division. He became the IBO super-middleweight champion in late 2022 and has since won seven fights in a row, all by stoppage.
Shishkin, a 34-year-old Russian southpaw with a 16-1 (10 KOs) record, is recognized as a world-level competitor and ranked No. 9 in The Ring's 168-pound rankings. Known for his technical boxing skills, Shishkin is trained by SugarHill Steward.
This matchup promises to be a clash between two of the super-middleweight division's best emerging talents, with the winner potentially positioning themselves for a shot at top stars like Saul "Canelo" Alvarez or Terence Crawford. Iglesias has expressed great confidence, vowing to "eat Vladimir Shishkin alive" in this contest.
In his quest for all the belts in the super-middleweight division, Iglesias considers himself ready to face any opponent in his division, including Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and David Pacheco. He made a promise to his mother five years ago that he would return home only after winning all the belts in the super-middleweight division, and the fight against Shishkin on September 4 is another step towards that goal.
While Iglesias' focus is on Shishkin, fellow boxer Christian Mbilli from the Eye of the Tiger stable will face Lester Martinez on September 13. The location for Mbilli's fight has been confirmed as Las Vegas, not Saudi Arabia as earlier stated.
Iglesias, despite his determination to keep his promise, acknowledges that the distance from his mother can sometimes be tough. However, he is confident that he will be able to fulfil his dream of becoming the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
| Detail | Osleys Iglesias | Vladimir Shishkin | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Nickname | El Tornado | — | | Nationality | Cuban | Russian | | Record | 13-0 (12 KOs) | 16-1 (10 KOs) | | Style | Southpaw, hard-hitting | Southpaw, technical | | Titles | IBO super-middleweight champion | Ranked No. 9 by The Ring | | Trainer | Based in Germany | Trained by SugarHill Steward | | Fight date & venue | September 4, 2025, Casino de Montréal | September 13, 2025, Las Vegas | | Stakes | Positioning for world title shot | Positioning for world title shot |
This bout represents a major step for both fighters toward the top of the super-middleweight division.
This bout between Osleys Iglesias, commonly known as "El Tornado," and Vladimir Shishkin signifies a significant move towards the summit for both boxers in the super-middleweight division. The winner could potentially place themselves in contention for a shot at world titles held by stars like Saul "Canelo" Alvarez or Terence Crawford.
