Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford battle it out live stream from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on Saturday, March 2. The pair squares off in the main event with the vacant WBA 126-pound title on the line.
Both, unbeaten Uzbekistan native Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated southpaw Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) of Camden, New Jersey, fight for their first world title. The championship bout is scheduled for 12 rounds at featherweight.
In the 12-round co-main event, Luis Alberto Lopez faces Reiya Abe. Mexico’s Lopez (29-2, 16 KOs) makes the third defense of his IBF featherweight title. Abe (25-3-1, 10 KOs) of Japan makes his U.S. and international debut, as well as first attempt to become champion.
Among Kholmatov vs Ford undercard bouts, Brian Norman Jr (25-0, 19 KOs) of Decatur, Georgia defends his WBO International welterweight title against Janelson Figueroa Bocachica (17-2-1, 11 KOs) of Detroit. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Otabek Kholmatov vs Raymond Ford results
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- Brandon Moore def. Helaman Olguin by unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)
- Nico Ali Walsh def. Charles Stanford by unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-55)
- Rohan Polanco def. Tarik Zaina by unanimous decision (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
- Floyd Diaz def. Edwin Rodriguez by unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72, 78-74)
- Troy Isley def. Marcos Hernandez by TKO (R7 at 1:30) | Watch highlights
- Bryce Mills def. Gerffred Ngayot by unanimous decision (58-56, 60-54, 60-54)
- Brian Norman Jr. vs. Janelson Figueroa Bocachica – doctor stoppage (R3 at 3:00)
- Luis Alberto Lopez def. Reiya Abe by TKO (R8 at 0:39) | Watch highlights
- Raymond Ford def. Otabek Kholmatov by TKO (R12 at 2:53) | Watch highlights