In Dessau, Germany, an experienced Ukrainian entered the ring against local boxer Ronnie Gabel.

Already in the starting round, Plotnikov knocked down the champion. Victor dominated throughout the fight until the final gong.

It seemed that the Ukrainian boxer would win by unanimous decision, but the judges issued a scandalous verdict - a draw, which left the German boxer with the championship belt.

Fortunately, after the fight, a special WBU commission intervened in the situation, forcing the result of the fight to be reconsidered.. An error was announced by one of the judges who scored 114-114 instead of 114-113 in favor of the Ukrainian. Thus, Plotnikov still received the WBU champion title.. Incredibly, Victor won the belt, breaking a streak of 12 consecutive defeats that had lasted since May 2016..

In total, Plotnikov’s career has 34 wins (15 by knockout) and 15 losses in the professional ring. He is a former world champion in the prestigious IBF boxing version..

Gabel lost for the first time in 7 fights. The track record of the German boxer has 29 wins (20 by knockout), 7 losses and one draw.