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Arslanbek Makhmudov Blasts Out Raphael Akpejiori in Two Rounds

Arslanbek Makhmudov wasted little time to make an impression in his U.S. debut. The 34-year-old heavyweight scored three knockdowns in a second-round knockout of Raphael Akpejiori. Makhmudov floored his fellow unbeaten heavyweight twice in the openin...

Makhmudov: This Is A Big Opportunity To Show I'm Ready For The Best Guys

This was an opportunity sought just a few months ago by Arslanbek Makhmudov. Original plans for his previous outing called for the Montreal-based Russian contender to face Raphael Akpejiori in a December 16 meeting between unbeaten rising heavyweight...

Photos: Arslanbek Makhmudov, Raphael Akpejiori - Ready To Collide

Makhmudov, Akpejiori Weights Photos Gallery - Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (14-0, 14 KOs) will fight former world champion “Prince” Charles Martin (29-3-1, 26 KOs) in the 10-round main event at Toledo’s Huntington Center. (photos by Mikey Willi...

Jared Anderson vs. Charles Martin: Weigh-In Results From Toledo

Jared Anderson and Charles Martin arrived lighter than was the case in each of their previous bouts. Toledo’s Anderson tipped the scales at a fighting fit 243.4 pounds during Friday’s weigh-in as supervised by the Ohio Athletic Commission for his fir...

Raphael Akperjiori To Jared Anderson: Big Ups To You, Hopefully We Can Meet Up In The Future

Raphael Akpejiori admitted the fight he has in store this weekend is—on paper—his toughest test to date. He couldn’t help but speculate about an even tougher challenge down the road while the star of this weekend’s show was in his presence.

Photos: Arslanbek Makhmudov, Raphael Akpejiori - Face To Face at Final Presser

Arslanbek Makhmudov, Raphael Akpejiori Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (14-0, 14 KOs) will fight former world champion “Prince” Charles Martin (29-3-1, 26 KOs) in the 10-round main event at Toledo’s Huntingt...

Arslanbek Makhmudov Wants Joshua, All The Big Names: My Target is To Destroy Everyone

Undefeated heavyweight puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov would love to get in the ring with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua. During his amateur days, Makhmudov defeated Mihai Nistor and Mahammadrasul Majidov - with both foes holding amateur w...

Arsanbek Makhmudov Vows To Make Statement in U.S. Debut With Akpejiori

As previously reported on krikya360.com, the date and the next opponent of Arslanbek Makhmudov have been finalized. The current NABA and NABF heavyweight titleholder will face undefeated Nigerian boxer Raphael Akpejiori on July 1st in the co-featur...

Anderson-Kossobutskiy, Makhmudov-Akpejiori Doubleheader Official, July 1 on ESPN

Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson will collide against Kazakhstan’s Zhan Kossobutskiy in a 10-round main event Saturday, July 1, at Toledo’s Huntington Center. Anderson will fight for the first time as a pro in his hometown, just a few days shy of t...

New Opponent Sought For Arslanbek Makhmudov on Dec. 16 Show In Shawinigan, Canada

Arslanbek Makhmudov suddenly finds himself without a confirmed opponent for his next fight. krikya360.com has confirmed that a new foe awaits the unbeaten heavyweight contender, who will headline a December 16 show from Centre Gervais Auto in Shawi...

Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Raphael Akpejiori Set For December 16

Boxing fans in the Mauricie region will be treated to a true clash of punchers in the finale of the December 16 gala at Shawinigan’s Centre Gervais Auto, when Arslanbek Makhmudov (15-0, 14 KOs) will defend his NABF and NABA belts against imposing Nig...

Raphael Akpejiori Feels Ready For Big Names, Would Fight Fury or Whyte in 2022

Heavyweight contender Raphael Akpejiori (12-0, 12 KOs) has continued to rise in the ranks after returning on Saturday night in Miami and scoring another knockout win, in the first round.

Wilder is Ready To Fight Fury in December, Says Training Partner

Raphael Akpejiori, the training partner of Deontay Wilder, says the once-beaten boxer is ready and willing to fight WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in December. Back in February, Fury stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC title at the...

Deontay Wilder in "Amazing Physical Shape" For Fury Trilogy

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is already in "amazing physical shape" - according to the once-beaten boxer's protege, Raphael Akpejiori. (photo by Ryan Hafey)