Murodjon Ahmadaliyev, the WBA Interim champion in the super bantamweight category, is close to fighting Japan's Naoya Inoue. This was reported by the Uzbekistan Professional Boxing Federation.
Path to the big fight
Naoya Inoue is considered the undisputed champion in this weight class. He holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO championship belts. Murodjon Ahmadaliyev is the holder of the WBA Interim belt. This fight is significant for both boxers, as a victory would further enhance their rankings and reputations.
However, to formalize the fight, both boxers must first defeat their upcoming opponents. On the morning of May 4, Naoya Inoue will step into the ring against American Ramon Kardenas in a boxing event taking place in Las Vegas. Murodjon Ahmadaliyev is also expected to fight that evening, but his opponent is not yet confirmed.
Date and location of the fight
Murodjon Ahmadaliyev's manager, Vadim Kornilov, stated that if both boxers win on May 4, the Inoue-Ahmadaliyev fight is scheduled to take place on September 14 in Tokyo, Japan.
Ahmadaliyev's challenge to Inoue
Previously, Murodjon Ahmadaliyev publicly addressed Naoya Inoue, expressing his willingness to fight anywhere, even in his opponent's homeland. His challenge has generated significant interest in the boxing world.
If the fight is officially confirmed, it will be a historic opportunity for the Uzbek boxer. Naoya Inoue will face a serious opponent in his quest to defend his championship belts. Therefore, this anticipated fight in September could be one of the biggest events in world boxing.
