By Ruslan Chikov

Undefeated rising contender Alexander Bakhtin (29-0, 11KOs) is training with veteran coach Alexander Zimin for the September 7th clash with Roli Gasca (19-2, 5KOs) for the vacant IBO super bantamweight title at Ulan-Ude, Russia. Bakhtin returns from the biggest victory of his pro career, winning a dominating twelve round unanimous decision over the very experienced Nehomar Cermeno in April.