The World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) launched its March rankings and its particular person awards, which featured Otabek Kholmatov as Fighter of the Month.
The Uzbek participated in a featherweight eliminator battle on March 4 and dominated the beforehand undefeated Thomas Patrick Ward in Newcastle, England with ease. Kholmatov, 24, is among the strongest prospects within the division and put himself one step away from a world title with the win.
From the beginning, he confirmed his superiority within the battle by pulling down Patrick Ward in rounds 1, 4 and 5, which pressured the Irishman’s nook to throw within the towel within the fifth spherical as a result of punishment he was receiving.
Kholmatov now appears to be like ahead to his long-awaited world title shot, at the moment held by Mauricio Lara. The pioneering group congratulates the Uzbek for his nice month and for the award.
