Bektemir Meliqoziyev won by knockout in the middleweight division

Reports circulating on social media and sports websites claiming that Uzbek boxing stars Bahodir Jalolov and Bektemir Meliqoziyev would participate in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan have been denied. This is reported by One.uz.

Uzbek boxing insider Jalol Ahmedov shared the information via his official Telegram channel, stating that neither athlete will compete in the event taking place in September in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City. Their current focus is on professional boxing careers, and by not participating in the Asian Games, they aim to preserve their roster spots for younger prospects while maintaining their own competitive edge.

Next Steps in the Professional Ring
Bektemir Meliqoziyev, who competes as a knockout artist in the super heavyweight division, is expected to fight again in October of this year. Bahodir Jalolov, recognized as an undefeated Uzbek giant in the heavyweight division, has his next bout scheduled for November.

Both boxers continue to pursue professional-rated bouts, advancing their campaigns toward world title opportunities with various sanctioning bodies. In doing so, they remain focused on their professional goals while also supporting the national team by creating pathways for emerging athletes.

In summary, recent rumors about their participation in the Asian Games in Japan are unfounded. According to Jalol Ahmedov’s insider information, neither boxer will compete in the September event.

Now, the attention of boxing fans is turning toward the upcoming professional fights of Jalolov and Meliqoziyev, with the identity of their future opponents still unknown. Source: One.uz.