Batyrzhan Jukembayev has not let a loss to top-of-the-line fighters at 140 kilos outline his profession.
Moderately, he has moved on, and is on the cusp of elite contender standing in top-of-the-line divisions within the sport.
Jukembayev will face former fringe light-weight and junior welterweight Ivan Redkach tonight on the Whitesands (also referred to as the ProBox TV) Occasions Middle in Plant Metropolis, Florida. The ten-round bout will stream stay on the ProBox TV YouTube web page or on the appliance.
At Tuesday’s weigh-in, Jukembayev weighed in at 139.8 kilos. Redkach got here in at 141.6 kilos.
ProBox TV’s Chris Glover has been impressed with Jukembayev’s run of current victories, and is assured a win over Redkach will open the door for extra alternatives towards a few of the finest fighters within the division.
“It’s an ideal battle to see the place Jukembayev is at,” Glover advised The Ring Tuesday afternoon. “We expect (Jukembayev) is high class, and everyone knows Redkach is a high stage operator, so I’m excited for this battle. It truly is a measuring stick for the place Jukembayev is within the 140-pound combine.”
Jukembayev (22-1, 16 knockouts), who’s initially from Shu, Kazakhstan and now resides in Montreal, Canada, defeated Mohamed Mimoune by unanimous resolution in his final bout on December 13. In his earlier battle on September 20, Jukembayev overcame a knockdown to defeat once-beaten Hugo Roldan by break up resolution.
The 33-year-old additionally has victories over former world light-weight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and fringe contender Patricio Lopez Moreno.
Jukembayev has received his final 4 bouts since struggling the one defeat of his profession by the hands of present IBF world junior welterweight titleholder Subriel Matias in Might 2021.
Redkach (24-6-1, 15 KOs) has not fought since July 11, stopping journeyman Elvin Perez after the third spherical. The win over Perez occurred over two years after a knockout loss to former two-time world titleholder Regis Prograis.
The 38-year-old Redkach, who’s initially from Shostka, Ukraine and now lives and trains within the Los Angeles space, holds victories over former world titleholder Devon Alexander and Tony Luis. Redkach has fought and misplaced to Dejan Zlaticanin, Tevin Farmer, Argenis Mendez, John Molina, Jr. and Danny Garcia.
Within the co-feature, Adam Lopez and Jonhatan Cardoso will sq. off in an eight-round junior light-weight bout. Each fighters weighed in at 131.4 kilos.
“Lopez and Cardoso is a crossroads battle, however there’s no actual loser both,” mentioned Glover. “It’s battle for each guys that guarantees motion all through. I’m actually excited for this one.”
The 28-year-old Lopez (17-5 1 No contest, 6 KOs), who resides within the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, final fought on November 4, defeating Giovannie Gonzalez by resolution over eight one-sided rounds.
Lopez fought a number of fights below the Prime Rank, defeating the likes of Jean Carlos Rivera, Jason Sanchez, Luis Coria, and William Encarnacion. Lopez misplaced to Oscar Valdez, Isaac Dogboe, and Abraham Nova.
The 25-year-old Cardoso (16-1, 15 KOs), who resides in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil, shall be taking a serious step up in opposition towards Valdez. In his final bout on June 14, Cardoso stopped previously-unbeaten Oscar Alvarez within the third spherical.
The hard-hitting Cardoso has received his final two bouts since dropping by knockout to Juan Huertas in June 2022.
Within the opening bout of the ProBox TV card, Charles Harris, Jr. of Rialto, California will face Kyle Erwin (7-1, 3 KOs) of Oceanside, California in a six spherical bout.
Harris (8-1, 7 KOs) is skilled by Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, who additionally trains Ring Journal welterweight champion Terence Crawford.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He may be reached at [email protected]
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