Oleg Taktarov, the former mixed martial arts fighter, did not mince words when addressing Russian blogger and TikTok personality Dani Milokhin after Milokhin’s debut boxing match. Taktarov’s blunt stance was reported by Sports24, reflecting a veteran’s skepticism about the hype surrounding Milokhin’s boxing career. (Source: Sports24)
“Danya Milokhin is the Russian Tyson,” Taktarov remarked. He added that even fighters with modest records, like Monson, still manage to monetize combat sports, which in his view raises questions about Milokhin’s real standing and potential in the ring. “You have a sporting interest in taking nonsense from me,” he later told the press, signaling that Milokhin’s rise was not something he intended to celebrate uncritically. (Source: Sports24)
The boxing match in question took place on February 16 at the ALPHA FIGHT SERIES tournament in Dubai. Milokhin faced Indian blogger Ajmal Khan in what was Milokhin’s first professional boxing bout. The contest ended decisively in the first round as Milokhin pressed his advantage, driving Khan into the ropes and delivering a sequence of hard blows that prompted the chief referee to halt the fight early. The stoppage underscored Milokhin’s readiness to engage in high-stakes boxing, at least in the view of observers tracking the event. (Source: Sports24)
Milokhin is not new to televised competition. He previously took part in the show “Ice Age,” where his pairing with figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva drew significant public interest. Although the duo did not win the competition, they captured the audience prize and earned a substantial cash award. The public’s engagement with Milokhin’s performances in this show helped to cement his profile beyond social media. (Source: Sports24)
Milokhin’s public journey has included periods of movement and uncertainty. On October 25, 2022, he announced his exit from the Ice Age project and reportedly left Russia. He returned to the country on September 8, 2023. Shortly afterward, Ekaterina Mizulina, who leads the Secure Internet League, issued a Telegram appeal to the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense requesting Milokhin’s recruitment into military service. Several days later, reports emerged that the blogger had again departed Russia, this time for the United Arab Emirates. These developments reflect a pattern of international mobility and sustained public interest around Milokhin. (Source: Sports24)
Earlier statements attributed to Milokhin indicated a sense of fear or anxiety about his first boxing match, a sentiment he publicly acknowledged at the outset of his fighting endeavors. The sequence of events—from his social media stardom through boxing ambitions and international travel—illustrates how contemporary online personalities navigate a media ecosystem that blends sports, entertainment, and national discourse. (Source: Sports24)