Vlad Panin beats Dakota Linger by TKO in round 4 at Zuffa Boxing

Vlad Panin stopped Dakota Linger by fourth-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing, winning his professional debut in emphatic fashion. The welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight contest ended at one minute and twenty-two seconds of round four, with Panin moving to 1-0 with one stoppage whilst Linger drops to 0-1 in his first outing.

How it ended

Panin forced the stoppage in the fourth round, with the referee waving off the contest at the one-minute-twenty-two-second mark. Both men had entered the ring with blank ledgers, but it was Panin who imposed himself decisively enough to earn the knockout victory on his record. The scheduled six-rounder never reached the halfway point as the welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight newcomer secured the finish.

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Updated records

• Vlad Panin — 1-0 (1 KO)
• Dakota Linger — 0-1

What's next

Panin will look to build momentum from a debut stoppage win as he stands at 1-0 with one knockout to his name. Linger must regroup after falling short in his first professional appearance, now 0-1 and searching for his opening victory. Both fighters remain in the early stages of their careers, with future matchmaking dependent on how quickly each can return to the ring.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Vlad Panin vs Dakota Linger?

Vlad Panin defeated Dakota Linger by TKO in round 4 at Zuffa Boxing.

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How did Vlad Panin vs Dakota Linger end?

The fight ended by TKO in round 4 at 1:22.

What's Vlad Panin's record now?

Vlad Panin now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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