Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 KOs) scored KO victory in the ninth round over Brian Howard (13-2, 10 KOs) at the boxing evening in Detroit, Michigan. In the ninth round Salamov managed to land the right hook to the Howard’s chin which sends him to the floor. The time was 0:53. As a result of the fight Salamov tried on the IBF North America light heavyweight title.