The upcoming fight is big news.
On October 30th, at the Casino de Montréal, the public will witness a real test for Arthur Biyarslanov (19-0, 16 KOs). He will defend his NABF super-lightweight title against former IBF 140-pound world champion, Sergey Lipinets (18-4-1, 13 KOs), in an undercard bout of the event.
For Lipinets, it’s a golden opportunity to restore his reputation. Boxing fans can expect a memorable evening. In fact, this might be the biggest name ever to fight in a quarterfinal bout at the Casino.
Who is Sergey Lipinets?
Nicknamed “The Samurai,” Sergey Lipinets is a professional boxer of Kazakh origin, born on March 23, 1989. Before stepping into boxing, he had an impressive kickboxing career with a record of 35 wins and 5 losses—an experience that shaped his devastating punching power.
Photo: Boxing News 24 – Sergey Lipinets vs Akihiro Kondo
He won the IBF super-lightweight world title in 2017 by defeating Akihiro Kondo, but lost it the following year to star fighter Mikey Garcia. With a record of 18 wins (13 by KO), 4 losses and 1 draw, Lipinets has always been a serious contender.
Analyzing his fighting style
According to his coach Samuel Décarie-Drolet, this fight is a true “barometer” for Biyarslanov. Lipinets is a seasoned opponent, respected for his toughness and experience at the highest level. His style is compact, aggressive, and methodical, making him a demanding test for any fighter aiming for the elite.
Strengths
Punching power: Lipinets is a true puncher. His strength allows him to knock opponents out with a single shot, as he demonstrated against Lamont Peterson, Omar Figueroa, and Leonardo Zappavigna.
Constant pressure: He’s a boxer who never steps back. He puts relentless pressure on his opponents, trapping them on the ropes to cut off their space and response.
Photo: Boxing News 24 – Sergey Lipinets vs Lamont Peterson
Body work: He excels in body attacks, a tactic he uses to wear down his opponents over the rounds.
Endurance and heart: As noted by Vincent Morin, Lipinets has great endurance. In his fight against Adam Aziz, he kept pushing forward despite the pain, showing tremendous heart. The referee had to stop the fight— the Kazakh boxer had become too brave for his own good.
Weaknesses
Leaky defense: His aggressive style makes him vulnerable to counters. His defense isn’t the strongest, and his tendency to keep his head still makes him an easy target, as was clearly seen against more technical fighters like Mikey Garcia and Jaron “Boots” Ennis.
Photo: Boxing Scene – Sergey Lipinets vs Jaron “Boots” Ennis
Lack of mobility: Less comfortable on the move, he struggles against opponents with good footwork. His lack of speed exposes him to shots from the outside.
Vulnerability to accumulated damage: His grinding fighting style can wear him down as rounds go on. Against an opponent who can take the punishment, he risks being weakened and stopped by KO. His losses to Jaron Ennis and Michel Rivera are good examples.
For Arthur Biyarslanov, Lipinets is the perfect opponent at this stage of his career. He’s a former champion with a solid international reputation. As they say in boxing, if you’re not an elite-level fighter, you won’t beat Sergey Lipinets. This is a real test to prove he belongs among the best.
Photo: Vincent Ethier – Arthur Biyarslanov
