The fight between the Japanese and the Ukrainian will take place tomorrow, January 23
Mandatory challenger for WBA bantamweight belt Seyigo Akuyi commented on the upcoming fight against the Ukrainian title holder Artem Dalakyan.
“I sincerely appreciate that the champion came to defend his title in my country. I would like to dedicate this battle to the people in Ukraine, as well as the people in the Noto area [где произошло землетрясение и погибло примерно 200 человек],” Akuyi said.
The fight between Dalakyan and Akuya is officially scheduled for January 23, 2024. It will take place in the Japanese city of Osaka. At the weigh-in ceremony, the Ukrainian showed 50.3 kg, his opponent – 50.8 kg.
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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