Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford will battle for the vacant World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) featherweight belt on March 2 on the Turning Stone Resort On line casino in Verona, New York.
Each undefeated fighters will battle for the pioneering physique’s 126-pound title, which is presently with out an proprietor after former champion Leigh Wooden determined to maneuver up in school and vacate it.
Kholmatov is primary within the rankings and subsequently was the one referred to as to battle for the crown. The Uzbek is a robust and clever fighter who’s 25 years previous and is a superb knockout who combines that energy with good boxing and a very good IQ within the ring.
Ford, in the meantime, is a 24-year-old southpaw guard fighter who has made a reputation for himself within the division because of his nice fights and is ranked No. 2 within the rankings. The American has defeated the likes of Jessie Magdaleno, Richard Medina, Samaria Luka, amongst others, victories which have introduced him to this massive event.
The battle shall be an evenly matched contest between two younger rivals trying to set up themselves and on paper it seems to be like a 50/50 for each boxers.
Kholmatov has 12 wins, 11 of them by knockout. Ford, in the meantime, has 14 wins, 1 draw and seven KOs.
