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Less than a week out, Chris Eubank Jr. appears set to close as a fairly close favorite in his upcoming fight vs. former world champion Liam Smith.
Posted on 05/08/2021 By: Steven Galeano Magomed ‘Black Lion’ Kurbanov (22-0, 13 KOs) took a significant step toward a world title shot, defeating former world titlist Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith (29-3-1, 16 KOs) on Friday in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Kurbanov won the WBO International Super Welterweight title, but more importantly, positioned himself closer to a world title opportunity against the winner of the upcoming unification between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano. Scores were – 117-112, 115-113, 115-113, all for Kurbanov. Russia’s Kurbanov (WBA/WBO #5, IBF #15) secured the type of sig...
Kurbanov is hoping a win Friday night will propel him into world title contention. Photo Credit: RCC Boxing. As the strength in depth of the 154 pound division continues to expand, Dagestan’s ‘The Black Lion’ Magomed Kurbanov (21-0) is the latest serious contender to join the party at light middleweight. Nicely ranked at #5 by the IBF and WBO, the Russian also holds a #15 ranking with the IBF and #17 with WBC. A clear intention by promotional outfit RCC Boxing Promotions to get Magomed ‘into position’ for a run at a world title. This Friday night will see the 25-year-old take ...