Career Timeline of Murodjon Akhmadaliev: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Murodjon Akhmadaliev made an impact.

Murodjon "MJ" Akhmadaliev is an Uzbekistani professional boxer. He is a former unified super-bantamweight world champion, having held both the WBA (Super) and IBF titles from 2020 to 2023. Akhmadaliev is known for his accomplishments in the super-bantamweight division.

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2015: Silver Medal at World Championships

In 2015, Murodjon Akhmadaliev won a silver medal at the World Championships as an amateur.

2016: Bronze at Olympics

In 2016, Murodjon Akhmadaliev secured a bronze medal at the Olympics as a bantamweight.

2016: Rio 2016

Murodjon participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics.

March 2018: Professional Debut

On 10 March 2018, Murodjon Akhmadaliev made his professional debut against David Michel Paz of Argentina, winning by knockout in the first round.

April 2018: Second Professional Fight

On 21 April 2018, Murodjon Akhmadaliev won his second professional fight against Carlos Gaston Suarez by technical knockout in the fourth round.

July 2018: Defeated Luis Fernando Molina

On 14 July 2018, Murodjon Akhmadaliev defeated Luis Fernando Molina by unanimous points decision.

August 2018: Victory Against Ramon Contreras

On 23 August 2018, Murodjon Akhmadaliev defeated Ramon Contreras by knockout in the first round.

November 2018: TKO Victory over Issac Zarate

On 24 November 2018, Murodjon Akhmadaliev defeated Issac Zarate by technical knockout in the ninth round.

April 2019: Signed with Matchroom Sport

On 25 April 2019, Murodjon Akhmadaliev signed a contract with Matchroom Sport, promoted by Eddie Hearn. On 26 April 2019 Akhmadaliev fought against Carlos Carlson, winning by TKO in the third round.

September 2019: Defeated Wilner Soto

On 13 September 2019, Murodjon Akhmadaliev beat Wilner Soto by technical knockout after landing several unanswered punches.

December 2019: Fight Announcement vs. Daniel Roman

On 11 December 2019, it was announced that Murodjon Akhmadaliev would face Daniel Roman, the unified WBA and IBF super-bantamweight champion.

January 2020: Unified World Champion

On 30 January 2020, Murodjon Akhmadaliev defeated Daniel Roman via controversial split decision in Miami, Florida, becoming Uzbekistan's first unified world champion.

2020: Became Unified Champion

In 2020, Murodjon Akhmadaliev became the unified super-bantamweight champion, holding the WBA (Super) and IBF titles.

January 2021: Unified Crown Defense

On 11 January 2021, it was revealed that Murodjon Akhmadaliev was looking to defend his unified crown against Ryosuke Iwasa.

April 2021: Victory against Ryosuke Iwasa

On 3 April 2021, Murodjon Akhmadaliev beat Ryosuke Iwasa by a fifth-round knockout in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

October 2021: Third Title Defense Announcement

On 4 October 2021, it was announced that Murodjon Akhmadaliev would make his third WBA and IBF title defense against Ronny Rios.

November 2021: Victory against Jose Velasquez

On 19 November 2021, Murodjon Akhmadaliev won against Jose Velasquez by unanimous decision, after Ronny Rios withdrew due to a positive COVID-19 test.

January 2022: Ordered to Defend Title Against Rios

On 24 January 2022, Akhmaladiev was ordered by the WBA to make a mandatory title defense against Ronny Rios. On 28 January, the IBF and WBA agreed that Akhmaladiev would first fight Rios and then Tapales.

September 2022: Ordered to Face Marlon Tapales

On 18 September 2022, the IBF ordered Murodjon Akhmadaliev to face their mandatory super bantamweight title challenger Marlon Tapales. On 4 December, Tapales' team requested an immediate purse bid.

January 2023: Agreement reached with Tapales

On 3 January 2023, Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Marlon Tapales came to an agreement for their championship bout.

April 2023: Lost to Tapales

On 8 April 2023, Murodjon Akhmadaliev lost his title fight against Marlon Tapales by split decision at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

June 2023: Ordered to Face Tomoki Kameda

On 5 June 2023, the WBA ordered Murodjon Akhmadaliev to face Tomoki Kameda in a super bantamweight title eliminator, after a request for an immediate rematch was denied. Kameda declined the fight on 28 June.

October 2023: Purse Bid Won by Matchroom Boxing

In October 2023, after failing to come to terms with Kevin Gonzalez, a purse bid was scheduled and won by Matchroom Boxing with a bid of $120,000.

December 2023: Defeated Kevin Gonzalez

On 16 December 2023, Murodjon Akhmaladiev defeated Kevin Gonzalez by 8th round TKO.

2023: Former Champion

By 2023, Murodjon Akhmadaliev was a former unified super-bantamweight champion, having held the WBA (Super) and IBF titles between 2020 and 2023.

December 2024: Defeats Ricardo Espinoza Franco by TKO

On 14 December 2024, Akhmadaliev faced Ricardo Espinoza Franco for the interim WBA super bantamweight title in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Akhmadaliev won the fight by TKO in the 3rd round.