The fight of the boxing star from Uzbekistan for the WBA title ended with a quick knockout. Video – Boxing/MMA
At the Salle des Etoiles arena in Monte Carlo (Monaco) in the main fight of the evening Murodjon Akhmadaliev (13-1, 10 KO) from Uzbekistan as expected, confidently passed the Mexican Ricardo Espinosa (30-5, 25 KOs) and won the vacant interim WBA title in the second bantamweight division (up to 55.3 kg), Sports.kz reports with reference to Vringe.com.
Few moments in the opening round. Espinosa looks unbalanced and often falls over with punches. Lefty Akhmadaliev does not force things. Boxes collectedly, makes great use of the Mexican’s mistakes. I found the rhythm and distance. Dropped his opponent with a straight left in the 3rd round. Two more falls (the third in the last second of the round) by Espinosa, and the referee stops the fight. Akhmadaliev TKO 3.
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