Israil Madrimov and Michel Soro will rematch in a final eliminator for the WBA super welterweight world title on the undercard of the heavyweight clash between Derek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev at The O2 in London on Saturday July 9, live on DAZN.
Madrimov (8-0, 6 KOs), the No.1 ranked super welterweight with the WBA, beat Soro in controversial fashion in their first meeting at the Renaissance Hall in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last December – resulting in the WBA ordering an immediate rematch.
‘The Dream’ hurt France’s Soro (35-3-1, 24 KOs) late in the ninth round, and it appeared Soro would hang tough when the bell went. However, referee Salvador Salva didn't hear the bell and Madrimov landed a barrage of punches after the bell, and the Spanish official stopped the contest.
It was initially unclear what would happen as both teams implored their fighters to stay in the ring. After several minutes of deliberation officials gave Madrimov the victory. Team Soro were visibly upset, but now have the chance for revenge next month.
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