Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 CO’s) fought a disciplined battle, focusing on throwing a tight clap and a single power shots to make his way to a unanimous 12 round decision over highly competent contender Zaur Abdullaev (20-2, 12 coes) to make the interim IBFF light on Saturday night to claim.
(Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
The top-promoted Muratalla, 28, was at his best in the early rounds when he made contact with enormous head members and right hands in the middle at Abdullaev. While the fight was underway, Muratalla hurled in a boxing match and fought the battle of Abduallev. He wandered away from the attempt to record a knockout.
Abdullaev’s power shots also had a lot to do with it. He caught Muratalla in the sixth round with two large right hands that numb him for a moment. After the round, Muratalla was much less aggressive for the rest of the fight. He didn’t want to take any chances.
The scores were 118-110, 119-109 and 119-109.
Last updated on 05/10/2025
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