Murodjon Akhmadaliev

Israil Madrimov and boxing’s rising forces from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has entered a rich period in its boxing history, with Israil Madrimov set to defend his 154-pound title against Terence Crawford and several Uzbek boxers going for gold at the Paris Olympics.

Naoya Inoue picking TJ Doheny may be 'a step back,' but not an affront

Naoya Inoue isn’t pleasing everyone by taking a showcase fight against TJ Doheny on Sept. 3 in Tokyo, but the undisputed junior featherweight champion hasn’t committed a mortal sin.

'Fighting Words' (Part 2): The rest of the best Olympians as pro fighters since 2008

Amateur success doesn’t necessarily equal pro success.

Bektemir Melikuziev says he'll next fight on Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s Aug. 10 card

Super middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev says he doesn't care who he fights, but he's happy to be returning to the ring Aug. 10 on the main undercard portion of the Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Serhii Bohachuk main event in Las Vegas.

If it looks like a duck: Murodjon Akhmadaliev avoided by Naoya Inoue?

Murodjon Akhmadaliev is baffled by the events that will likely leave him deprived of landing his WBA mandatory title shot at Japan’s four-division and currently undisputed junior featherweight king Naoya Inoue.

Elijah Pierce’s Fight For Recognition Could Lead To Murodjon Akhmadaliev

Junior featherweight Elijah Pierce, who bounced back from a knockdown to knockout Arthur Villanueva in his last fight, is targeting the top contenders in his division, including unified titleholder Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Naoya Inoue Has Eye on Bigger Prizes Than Mandatory Assignment

Naoya Inoue doesn’t feel obligated to adhere to a mandatory junior featherweight title assignment because he’s not long for the division, his American promoter Bob Arum told BoxingScene on Monday.

Naoya Inoue Declines Mandatory, Plans for September Fight in Japan

Naoya Inoue is rebuffing a WBA order and will instead return to Japan for a September title defense, two officials familiar with the unbeaten fighter’s plans told BoxingScene on Friday.

WBA Order Inoue To Defend Against Akmadaliev Who Wants Fight At Wembley In September

The World Boxing Association Thursday ordered undisputed junior-featherweight champion Naoya Inoue to next meet the sanctioning body’s mandatory challenger, former unified champion Murodjon “M.J.” Akhmadaliev.

Tapales Returns On May 10 Following Boxing Day Defeat To Inoue

Tapales Returns On May 10 Following Boxing Day Defeat To Inoue

Murodjon Akhmadaliev Backs Terence Crawford, Not Naoya Inoue, as The Best Fighter in The World

Who you got? Naoya Inoue or Terence Crawford. The imaginary, yet salient pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world is currently an open debate. Of course, there are a few fighters that are shuffled into the mix.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev Wants Inoue Next: “I’m Smarter, Better, and Stronger Than Anyone He Ever Faced!"

Murodjon Akhmadaliev knew he had a big fight on his hands. All he had to do was keep winning and eventually, a showdown against Naoya Inoue was bound to happen.

Akhmadaliev Hopes To Face Winner of Inoue Vs. Tapales: ‘I’m The Best Guy in The Division’

Former junior featherweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev desperately wants to rectify the lone loss of his career by taking on the winner of the upcoming undisputed 122-pound championship between Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev Repeatedly Drops Kevin Gonzalez, Stops Him In 8th Round of WBA Title Eliminator

Murodjon Akhmadaliev punched his way back into contention for the division’s top prize. The dethroned unified WBA/IBF junior featherweight titlist battered previously unbeaten Kevin Gonzalez en route to an eighth-round stoppage. Akhmadaliev scored tw...

Murodjon Akhmadaliev: I'm Coming To Get Back What Belongs To Me

Murodjon Akhmadaliev was direct and to the point when he spoke of his immediate mission during Thursday’s press conference for his WBA title eliminator versus Kevin Gonzalez. The former unified junior featherweight titlist is set for his revenge tour...