The Ukrainian showed 50.3 kg on the scales, his opponent – 50.8 kg
Belt holder W.B.A. Ukrainian bantamweight Artem Dalakyan and mandatory bidder Seyigo Akuyi The weighing ceremony took place.
Both boxers met the required weight limits. The Ukrainian showed 50.3 kg on the scales, his opponent – 50.8 kg.
The fight between Dalakyan and Akuya is officially scheduled for January 23, 2024. It will take place in the Japanese city of Osaka. The Ukrainian arrived in Japan for the fight last week.
Initially, the boxers were supposed to fight on the undercard of the Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas fight on November 15 in Tokyo. However, the fight was postponed indefinitely due to an injury suffered by Inoue Jr.
Dalakyan, 36, won the world title in 2018. Artem had his last fight in January 2023 against Costa Rican David Jimenez. The fight lasted all 12 rounds, the judges unanimously gave the victory to the Ukrainian.
Source: Sportarena
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