His first pro bout was in May 2001 , winning his first fight in Bruges , Belgium , when Platov beat fellow debutant French fighter Jacques Bret with a first round knockout .
After leaving the amateurs ranks Platov was based in Belgium when he became a professional .
Platov 's first pro bout was in May 2001 , winning his first fight in Bruges Belgium Belgium , Platov Platov beat fellow debutant French fighter Jacques Bret with a first round knockout .
After leaving the amateurs ranks Platov was based in Belgium when he became a professional .