The fight everyone has been waiting for: Murodjon Akhmadaliyev vs. Naoya Inoue

Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliyev, who is the WBA Interim champion in the second light heavyweight category, is close to a fight against Japanese Naoya Inoue. This was reported by the Uzbekistan Professional Boxing Federation.

Road to a big fight

Naoya Inoue is the absolute champion in this weight category. He holds the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO championship belts. Murodjon Akhmadaliyev holds the WBA Interim belt. This fight is of great importance for both boxers, as a victory will further increase their ratings and prestige.

However, in order for the fight to be official, both boxers must defeat their opponents. On the morning of May 4, Naoya Inoue will take to the ring against American Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas. Murodjon Akhmadaliyev is also expected to fight that evening, but his opponent is not yet known.

Fight date and location

Murodjon Akhmadaliyev's manager Vadim Kornilov said that if both boxers win on May 4, the Inoue-Akhmadaliyev fight is scheduled for September 14 in Tokyo, Japan.

Akhmadaliyev's call to Inoue

Earlier, Murodjon Akhmadaliyev sent an open appeal to Naoya Inoue, stating that he is ready to fight anywhere, even in his opponent's homeland. His call aroused great interest in the boxing world.

If the fight is officially confirmed, this will be a new historic opportunity for the Uzbek boxer. Naoya Inoue will face a serious opponent to defend his championship belts, so this fight, which is expected to take place in September, could be one of the biggest events in world boxing. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”