In a recent bout held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Eduardo Nunez emerged victorious over Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. The fight was stopped in the 11th round by referee Mark Nelson. This win marks a significant advancement for Nunez in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) ranks.
Nunez, hailing from Los Mochis, Mexico, showcased his power and strategy against Rakhimov. His technique focused mainly on right hand and body shots. This approach forced an inside fight which eventually led to his win. Following this victory, Nunez's record improved to an impressive 27-1, with all wins coming by knockout. He is currently on a seventeen-fight winning streak that includes knockouts in each contest.
On the other side, Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov from Tajikistan exhibited a skillful combination of punches often delivered off the back foot. Despite his supreme skill set, Rakhimov began to slow down as the match progressed into the middle rounds. Ultimately, he could not withstand Nunezās relentless pressure and was stopped in the 11th round. Rakhimov's record now stands at 17-2-1, including 14 knockouts. His previous fight resulted in a loss of the IBF title to Joe Cordina on April 22 in Cardiff, Wales.
This fight was crucial as it served as an eliminator for the IBF title, setting up future matches within the lightweight division.
Looking ahead, Joe Cordinaāthe two-time reigning titlist who currently holds an undefeated record of 17-0 with nine knockoutsāis set to defend his title against Anthony Cacace. This bout is scheduled for May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will be part of the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undercard event. The matchup had been previously postponed due to Fury suffering a cut during sparring.
The winner between Cordina and Cacace is mandated to face Eduardo Nunez next. This upcoming challenge promises exciting times ahead for boxing fans around the world as these top contenders vie for supremacy within their division.
