Kamil Gadziev announced that Vladimir Mineev and Magomed Ismailov will face each other again within six to twelve months, marking their second boxing match and fourth overall meeting. Gadziev expressed belief that fans would be interested in the rematch, though he acknowledged some uncertainty about audience demand. No specific date or venue has been set for the bout. This continues the rivalry between the two fighters who have already competed three times across different combat sports formats.
Kamil Gadziev has confirmed that Vladimir Mineev and Magomed Ismailov are set to meet for a fourth time, with the promoter stating the bout will take place within the next six to twelve months.
The announcement extends one of Russian combat sports' most prolific rivalries. Mineev and Ismailov have already shared the competition floor three times across different formats, and the upcoming contest will serve as their second meeting under boxing rules. Gadziev expressed confidence that fans would welcome the rematch, though he stopped short of guaranteeing strong audience demand, acknowledging some uncertainty around how the market would respond to a fourth installment of the series.
No date, venue, or undercard details have been announced at this stage.
Why it matters
- A fourth meeting between the same two fighters is rare at the elite level, giving this bout an unusual historical dimension.
- The shift back to a boxing format means both men must again adapt to a ruleset that limits their broader combat sports arsenals.
- Gadziev's public confirmation signals the promotion is moving forward with planning, even without a fixed date locked in.
The rivalry between Mineev and Ismailov has crossed multiple disciplines, making each new chapter a test of how their stylistic tendencies translate under different rulesets. With the promoter's statement now on record, attention will turn to when an official date is formalized and whether the announcement generates the fan interest Gadziev is counting on.
