Victor Postol Loses Fight to Mexican Francisco Sandoval in Brovary

Victor Postol, a former world champion in the super lightweight division, faced a disappointing setback in his boxing career as he lost to Mexican fighter Francisco Sandoval. The bout occurred at the Terminal shopping center in Brovary, Ukraine, and was contested for the IBO International title in the super lightweight category. Postol, who boasts a professional record of 33 wins, 6 losses, and 12 knockouts, was unable to retain his title against his younger opponent, who has a record of 13 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

The fight commenced with Postol, 42, demonstrating active engagement, showcasing his technical skills and speed. However, as the rounds progressed, the 21-year-old Sandoval managed to seize the initiative, capitalizing on the fatigue of the Ukrainian boxer. Despite his extensive experience, Postol struggled to implement effective countermeasures against the younger competitor, ultimately leading to his defeat.

The match went the full distance, with the judges delivering a split decision that recorded the scores as 103-107, 103-107, and 107-103 in favor of Sandoval. This loss marks a significant setback for Postol, as he relinquished the title he had won in October 2025 by defeating Spanish boxer Alejandro Moy. Prior to this bout, Postol had also secured a victory over Andres Ramon Tejada, breaking a streak of three consecutive losses.

Victor Postol first gained the world champion title under the WBC in the super lightweight division in 2015, but lost his belt in 2016 when he was defeated by Terence Crawford. This particular fight was a pivotal moment in Postol's career, as he earned the largest purse of his professional life at that time—$650,000. However, according to the boxer, a portion of these earnings was allocated to mandatory expenses related to fight preparation and team operations.

In addition, Postol revealed that he had taken on a job as a security guard at the shopping mall, highlighting his efforts to find additional sources of income amid the challenging circumstances in the boxing world. This defeat could pose a serious challenge for the Ukrainian boxer, as age and competition in professional boxing may significantly impact his future prospects.

Despite this setback, Victor Postol remains an important figure in Ukrainian boxing, and his next career moves will be closely monitored by sports enthusiasts. Boxing is not just a sport; it carries great responsibility, and Postol is undoubtedly determined to continue fighting for his dreams and ambitions inside the ring.