Undefeated Super Welterweights Israil Madrimov of Uzbekistan and Magomed Kurbanov of Russia will contest for the vacant WBA super welterweight title on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou fight in Saudi Arabia. The bout, which takes place this weekend, will be broadcast on DAZN, and the Uzbek fighter is a huge favorite with the sportsbooks.
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BOXING: WBA Super Welterweight Championship
Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Where to watch: DAZN
Date: 08.03.2024. 23:00
Israil Madrimov
Following a stellar amateur career in which he won several Asian championships, Israil Madrimov turned professional. The 29-year-old is unbeaten in ten pro fights with six wins through KO. He won a rematch against Michel Soro in July 2022, which ended in a technical draw after a clash of heads. Madrimov had stopped Michel Soro a year earlier in Tashkent. In his last fight, Madrimov won a decision over Raphael Igbokwe last May.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5’ 8.5’’
- Reach: 68.5”
- Record: 9-0-1 (Draw)
Magomed Kurbanov
The 2008 world youth champion turned pro in 2015 and has amassed an undefeated record in twenty-four fights. Magomed Kurbanov’s resume includes wins over Patrick Teixeira and Liam Smith. The Russian defeated Smith for the vacant WBO international light middleweight title in 2021. The 28-year-old has contested all his bouts in his home country of Russia.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5’ 10’’
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 25-0
Betting Odds
Israil Madrimov to win by KO/TKO is 3.50 odds on Bet365, with a decision for the underdog at 5.50 odds. The favorite by decision is 1.8 on Betwinner, with a unanimous decision priced at 2.3 odds. Kutrbanov, by decision is 5.5 odds on 1XBET, which also prices total under 10.5 at 3.1.
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