Murodjon Akhmadaliev
Murodjon Akhmadaliev (born 2 November 1994) is an Uzbek professional boxer who is a unified super-bantamweight champion, having held the WBA (Super), and IBF titles since 2020.[1] As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships and bronze at the 2016 Olympics as a bantamweight.[2] As of May 2020, he is ranked as the world's third best active super-bantamweight by The Ring[3] and fourth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.[4]
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Nickname(s) | MJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight(s) | Super-bantamweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 173 cm (68 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Uzbek | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Namangan, Uzbekistan | 2 November 1994||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Southpaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fights | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Amateur career
Olympic result
Rio 2016
- Round of 16: Defeated Kairat Yeraliyev (Kazakhstan) 3–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Alberto Melián (Argentina) TKO
- Semi-finals: Defeated by Robeisy Ramírez (Cuba) 3–0
Professional career
Early career
On 10 March 2018, Akhmadaliev made his professional debut against David Michel Paz of Argentina. Akhmadaliev won the bout via knockout in the opening round after his opponent was unable to recover from a body shot.[5] Akhmadaliev fought for a second time professionally on 21 April 2018 against Carlos Gaston Suarez. Akhmadaliev won via technical knockout after hitting his opponent with several unanswered shots in the fourth round.[6]
On 14 July 2018, Akhmadaliev defeated the durable Luis Fernando Molina on route to a unanimous points decision win.[7] Akhmadaliev’s fourth professional fight was against Ramon Contreras on 23 August 2018. In the opening round, Akhmadaliev put his opponent on the canvas after he landed a heavy left hand to the body. Referee Thomas Taylor proceeded to end the bout after Contreras was unable to beat the ten count.[8] Akhmadaliev fought against Issac Zarate on 24 November 2018. Akhmadaliev hurt Zarate a number of times throughout the bout after landing a series of heavy punches and in the ninth round, Akhmadaliev landed several hard blows to the head of Zarate which forced referee Eric Dali to end the bout.[9]
On 25 April 2019, it was announced that Akhmadaliev had signed a contract with Matchroom Sport where he would be promoted by Eddie Hearn.[10] On 26 April 2019 Akhmadaliev fought against Carlos Carlson, in the third round Akhmadaliev put his opponent on the canvas after landing a heavy right hand to the head of Carlson. Referee Jerry Cantu immediately stopped the bout.[11] On 13 September 2019, Akhmadaliev beat Wilner Soto by technical knockout after landing several unanswered punches.[12]
Akhmadaliev vs. Roman
On 11 December 2019, it was announced that Akhmadaliev would face unified WBA and IBF super-bantamweight champion Daniel Roman. The bout was initially due to take place on 13 September 2019 in New York City, however the fight was postponed after Roman suffered a shoulder injury during training camp. The fight was rescheduled to take place on 30 January 2020 at the Meridian at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida. Akhmadaliev defeated Roman via split decision to become Uzbekistan's first ever unified world champion. Two judges scored the bout 115–113 to Akhmadaliev while the third scored it 115–113 to Roman.[13]
Professional boxing record
8 fights | 8 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 30 Jan 2020 | ![]() |
Won WBA (Super), and IBF super-bantamweight titles |
7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (8), 1:56 | 13 Sep 2019 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (8), 2:51 | 26 Apr 2019 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (10), 1:17 | 24 Nov 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title |
4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 1:20 | 23 Aug 2018 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title |
3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 14 Jul 2018 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6), 1:09 | 21 Apr 2018 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 1:08 | 10 Mar 2018 | ![]() |
References
- "Daniel Roman loses WBA and IBF titles to Murodjon Akhmadaliev". skysports.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- "MURODJON AKHMADALIEV". olympic.org. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- "RANKINGS Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". tbrb.org. Archived from the original on 6 December 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- "UZBEK OLYMPIC MEDALISTS GIYASOV, AKHMADALIEV SCORE KOS IN PRO DEBUTS". ringtv.com. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Murodjon Akhmadaliev knocks out Argentinian Carlos Gaston Suarez at the Kings Theatre". sports.uz. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Murodjon Akhmadaliev Is A Uzbekistan to Keep A Watch On!". brickcityboxing.com. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Murodjon Akhmadaliev Blasts Out Ramon Contreras in One". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Murodjon Akhmadaliev Stops Courageous Isaac Zarate In Ninth". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "Matchroom signs deals with Shakhram Giyasov and Murodjon Akhmadaliev". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "Murodjon Akhmadaliev destroys Carlos Carlson in round three". uz24.news. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "Haney vs Abdullaev results: Daniyar Yeleussinov, Murodjon Akhmadaliev among early winners". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- Montero, Michael (30 January 2020). "Murodjon Akhmadaliev defeats Daniel Roman by split decision, wins unified junior feather title". The Ring. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
External links
- Boxing record for Murodjon Akhmadaliev from BoxRec
- Murodjon Akhmadaliev at AIBA
- Murodjon Akhmadaliev at the International Olympic Committee
- Murodjon Akhmadaliev at the Olympic Channel
- Murodzhon Akhmadaliyev at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
Sporting positions | ||||
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Regional boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Evgeny Gradovich |
WBA Inter-Continental super-bantamweight champion 23 August 2018 – March 2019 |
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World boxing titles | ||||
Preceded by Daniel Roman |
WBA super-bantamweight champion Super title 30 January 2020 – present |
Incumbent | ||
IBF super-bantamweight champion 30 January 2020 – present |