By Alexey Sukachev, January, 18, 2007
The sensational unbeaten Russian cruiserweight Vadim Tokarev (23-0-1, 16 KOs) is on the short way for his first world title attempt. According to the official site of RPBF (Russian Professional Boxing Federation), his Russian co-promoter Rinat Yusupov warranted that Tokarev, 34, who is ranked fourth by the WBC and IBF, fifth by the WBA and eight by the WBO, will fight in WBC and/or IBF eliminator against the opponent to be announced in late March or early April. No venue and exact date were named though. Two-time world title challenger Vincenzo Cantatore (WBO #4, IBF #8, WBC #9, and WBA #13), 32-4-1, 27 KOs, is considered as one the most possible challengers for the current NABF champion.
Tokarev made a huge step up the last year, when he stopped then undefeated challenger Felix Cora Jr. in his American debut, followed by the two-round demolition of durable Shane Schwartz. With a bunch of good wins over the credible opposition (including Darnell Wilson, Michael Simms and Arthur Williams) Tokarev, who had never fought as an amateur, making a huge career in kickboxing instead, seems to be a serious force in 200 lbs. He is preparing to the transatlantic flight later this month right now.
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