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A shocking career change from a boxing champion to a baking industry selling £100,000 worth of cakes

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Renat Agzamov, former Russian boxing champion, traded the ring for the kitchen to become an internationally recognized pastry chef. Born in Kiev in 1981, Agzamov discovered his love for boxing as a teenager and trained with the Russian Olympic team at CSKA Moscow, where he won several heavyweight titles.

However, when his father fell ill, 15-year-old Agzamov was forced to hang up his gloves and start working in Moscow’s kitchens. Despite low wages and complex conditions, his passion for baking never waned.

Over time, Agzamov became known as one of the most notable bakers in the world. Over the past thirty years, he has won awards at numerous world championships and even won the title of confectionery master in Russia.

Agzamov claims to have baked an astonishing 2,700 cakes despite spending his teens in a boxing ring. His love for baking began when he was just seven years antique and eventually became his life’s calling.

From a stunning cake depicting Marvel’s Hulk smashing DC’s Batman to an Alien emerging from yet another baked masterpiece, his creations are truly extraordinary. The scale of his cakes is equally impressive – one wedding cake is 13 feet high and is estimated to be worth £128,000.

This astonishing masterpiece weighed a whopping 3,300 pounds (1.5 tons) and was presented at the wedding of the niece of the president of Kazakhstan to the oligarch’s son. He now earns hundreds of thousands of pounds for his culinary expertise, but there was a time when he boxed for a living. For someone who spent part of his teenage years trying to physically defeat his opponents before his life took a different turn, the transition to baking cakes is all the more remarkable.

This isn’t the first time the former boxer has amazed people with his colossal cakes. Viewers were once amazed when, at the wedding of Madina Shokirova, the daughter of oil tycoon Ilkhom Shokirova, three men were needed to carry a 3-meter-tall multi-tiered cake.

As well as drawing inspiration from popular films, he has also recreated world-famous landmarks such as Rome’s Trevi Fountain in cake form, and the former boxer now travels around the world to cater to novel customers.

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“I’m not interested in belts” – Ryan Rozicki talks about changing Zuffa Boxing

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Masternak retired in his corner after appearing to sustain a rib injury.Credit: Richard Crease

Ryan Rozicki is set to return to the ring tomorrow when he faces Chris Billam-Smith live from Bournemouth.

The Billam-Smith vs Rozicki fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Many people know “CBS” as he plans a successful homecoming run, headlining in Bournemouth for the first time since 2023.

He fights out of the Bournemouth International Center once again forced Mateusz Masternak to retire on the stool in the eighth round due to a rib injury.

Chris Billam-Smith was forced to kick demanding against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth.
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The Briton’s opponent before entering the competition remains relatively unknown, but his achievements tell the story of danger and a man who decided to tear up the script.

Rozicki boxes from Nova Scotia, Canada, and continues to train in his hometown. He spoke to professional boxing fans and revealed the biggest challenge his location poses to his boxing career.

Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing

He recently posted a video on social media highlighting one of the more unusual training methods he uses while camping in such a remote location.

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“There are no sparring partners there, no. If I want to spar, I have to travel.”

The Canadian has a devastating knockout rate of over 95%, which he added in his last outing less than three months ago.

The bookmakers' favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy
The bookmakers’ favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy

He stopped Gerardo Mellado in the second round after dropping him twice earlier.

The 31-year-old is currently ranked number one in the WBC cruiserweight rankings.

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‘The Bruiser’ revealed his biggest inspiration growing up and how he emulates Jack Dempsey’s brutal and relentless style.

“Jack Dempsey. Brutal. Constant pressure. Damage.

“I have no interest in participating in a boxing match. I want to hurt my opponent.”

Despite such a high position in the WBC rankings, he surprisingly presented his goals for tomorrow night and the rest of his career.

Give me fights, give me large fights, pay me the most money and I will be there.

“I don’t focus on numbers, rankings, belts, anything.”

Rozicki had already tried to secure a fight with Billam-Smith.

The Canadian was ringside for his 2024 rematch victory over Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park and revealed what Ben Shalom told him about the pair’s fight two years ago.

Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)
Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)

“Ben said no one knows who you are and that you hit too demanding.”

While preparing to appear at Dana White’s first ever boxing gala in the UK, Rozicki also shared exactly how he sees the fight ending.

“One of my shots, from any angle, from any hand… he’ll go to sleep.”

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Josh Padley vs. Aqib Fiaz – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions

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Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Saturday in Sheffield, Josh Padley will defend his European super featherweight title against Aqib Fiaz for the first time.

Eddie HearnMatchroom is promoting the Padley vs Fiaz fight from Utilita Arena live on DAZN worldwide.

The pair were scheduled to fight on the undercard, but were later advanced to the main event Dalton Smith’s WBC super lightweight title defense against Albert Puello and then Galal Yafai’s clash with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo Sandoval was shelved due to injury.

Padley (18-1, 6 KO) won the vacant belt after a second-round stoppage of Jaouad Belmehdi in Newcastle in January.

The 30-year-old has won three times since a ninth-round defeat to Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title on four days’ notice.

Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Fiaz (14-1, 2 KO) is looking to break the script here and has won two in a row since an eight-round retirement loss to mutual opponent Reece Bellotti in 2023, whom Padley defeated by unanimous decision in October.

The 26-year-old last didn’t play 11 months ago, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alex Murphy.

Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday's final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday’s final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim-Sulaimaan will fight for the title of English champion

Ibrahim Nadim defends his English super featherweight crown for the first time against Ibraheem Sulaimaan.

Nadim (16-1, 2 KO) secured the vacant belt with a unanimous decision victory over Numan Hussain in November, and Sulaimaan (10-0, 5 KO) became the Midlands Area champion with a sixth-round victory over Nico Ogbeide also in November.

Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Undercard remaining

Middleweight Aaron Bowen (7-1, 5 KO) suffered his first professional loss to Tom Cowling in November, but can get back to winning ways with a stoppage victory over Troy Coleman (15-4-1, 7 KO).

Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang (6-0, 5 KO) can remain excellent by defeating Frenchman Fouad Shaili (5-4-2, 3 KO).

Connor Mitchell (2-0, 1 KO) can improve his undefeated record by scoring points over Jesus Carrasco (2-4-2) at featherweight, while Chris Mulanda (2-0) can do the same against Connor Goulding (6-12) in their middleweight bout.

Adam Maca (5-0, 5 KO) and Edward Hardy (6-0, 2 KO) will return to the pitch against an as yet unspecified opponent.

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Anthony Joshua REVEALS when he will retire from boxing

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Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Anthony Joshua won’t be leaving boxing any time soon.

Joshua returns to the ring on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prengi, ahead of a thrilling clash with long-time rival Tyson Fury in November.

The two-time world heavyweight champion was expected to potentially end his career after his long-awaited clash with Fury, but the 36-year-old insists he can continue for another four years, even opening the door to a potential clash with the rising 21-year-old heavyweight champion, Moses This is going to hurt.

“For me, maybe until I’m 40,” Joshua told reporters.

“It’s only been about three or four years.

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’ll be 37 in October, so it’s only three years, it’ll go by quickly.

“Of course it will be challenging, but I definitely think I’m tough enough to do it.

“Why not, why not? I’m definitely more mature.”

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson
Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“AJ” will fight for the first time since the sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in Miami in December.

The Watford player took a break from the sport after he was involved in a devastating road accident in Nigeria 10 days later that killed two of his close friends, Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

Joshua, who met Prenga face-to-face earlier this week, said he strongly supports parents Ayodele and Ghami.

Anthony Joshua's close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua’s close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria

“You’ll never get over it, but you’ll gain perspective in life,” he said BBC Sport.

“Life sometimes teaches you humility. You never know your fate.

“As a soldier, I stand powerful in defense of their parents.

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“First of all, it’s not about me.

“I think it’s crucial to put parents first at this time.

“I will have time to grieve, but I know that right now my heart and mind say that their parents are my main priority.”

Joshua’s fight against Prenga will take place at the Jeddah Superdome.

Fury, who retired in April to defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov, is scheduled to have another warm-up fight on August 1.

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