Bakhodir Jalolov and Hovhannes Bachkov, gold and bronze-winning Olympic medalists respectively, have been added to the card for Probellum’s first event of 2022, which takes place in Dubai next month.

The duo, both undefeated in the professional ranks, are the latest high-profile fighters to be confirmed for the event, which will be held at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on March 18 and 19.

“We are absolutely delighted to add both Bakhodir and Hovhannes to the card for our first event of the year,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum.

“These guys have already shown their talent and there is no question they both have huge futures in the sport.

“To have fighters of this quality competing on the opening night of the event is fantastic news and we are very excited about the prospect of watching them in action. Make no mistake, Probellum Evolution is going to be an event to remember.”

Since turning professional in 2018, Uzbekistani fighter Jalolov (9-0, 9 knockouts) has made a serious statement of intent by winning all nine of his bouts to date via knockout. 

He won super-heavyweight gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will face Poland’s Kamil Sokolowski (11-24-2, 4 knockouts) on the opening night of Probellum's Dubai event.

Up-and-coming Armenian Bachkov (2-0, 1 knockout) will also be competing on the opening night of the event when he faces Argentina’s Cristian Coria (29-9-2, 13 knockouts). 

Bachkov picked up gold medals at both the 2017 European Championships and the 2019 European Games. At the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he won bronze in the lightweight competition.