Uzbekistan’s Bektemir Melikuziev will defend his World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Intercontinental tremendous middleweight title in opposition to Frenchman Pierre Dinombe this Saturday on the Barclays Area in Brooklyn, New York.
The regional champion will return to the ring for the second protection of his black and gold crown within the night the place Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia would be the featured bout.
Melikuziev is a robust fighter who has been rising in his profession and overcoming obstacles. He had a troublesome time when he was knocked out by Gabriel Rosado in 2021 however has since recovered and even defeated Rosado in a rematch in 2023 to regain the WBA belt.
His first protection was in opposition to Alantez Fox in October final yr and now he’ll attempt to retain the crown in a brand new alternative on this place and in such an essential occasion.
Dibombe is an skilled fighter who has made most of his profession in France however in his penultimate battle he fought in Canada and just lately fought on U.S. soil. His first U.S. expertise was June 16 final yr and he knocked out Derrick Findley in Atlantic Metropolis, which he’ll attempt to repeat now in opposition to Melikuziev.
The Uzbek has a report of 13 wins, 1 loss and 10 knockouts, whereas the French fighter has 22 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw and 12 knockouts.
