The weigh-in for the upcoming boxing match between Andreas Katzourakis and Kudratillo Abdukakhorov took place on Thursday at Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston. The event set the stage for their fight, scheduled to air live on DAZN.
Andreas Katzourakis weighed in at 153.2 pounds. He boasts a perfect professional record of 12 wins, with 10 coming by way of knockout. Kudratillo Abdukakhorov recorded a weight of 153.6 pounds. Known as "The Punisher," Abdukakhorov holds a record of 20 wins, 12 by knockout, and two losses.
Katzourakis expressed enthusiasm about headlining a televised event. He said, "I am very excited to be headlining my first televised show on DAZN and Overtime. I was waiting for a moment like this. I am about to put on a show for everybody." This event marks an important milestone in his career, transitioning from kickboxing to professional boxing under the guidance of trainer Ronnie Shields.
Abdukakhorov enters the ring following two successive victories, aiming to continue his success in the junior middleweight division after earlier defeats in the weltergoods class.
The co-feature bout at Thursday’s weigh-in involved Robert Terry and Estevan Villalobos. Terry weighed in at 154 pounds, while Villalobos came in slightly lighter at 153.8 pounds.
Andreas Katzourakis will face Kudratillo Abdukakhorov in a 10-round super welterweight clash.
Andreas Katzourakis, making his professional debut in 2018, holds a flawless record of 12 wins with 10 by knockout. His recent victory over Corey Caad, another middleweight contender with an equal spread of wins and losses, underscores his dominance. Given his consistent performance against opponents with mixed records, Katzourakis appears well-prepared for this upcoming match.
Kudratillo Abdukakhorov turned professional in 2015 and has a substantial record of 20 wins, including 12 knockouts. His latest win against Maono Ally, who had a relatively strong knockout rate, highlights his stopping power. Based on Abdukakhorov's track record and ability to overcome fighters with high KO percentages, this fight promises to showcase his resilience against another strong puncher like Katzourakis.
Live coverage for the Andreas Katzourakis vs Kudratillo Abdukakhorov main card will start at 09:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Andreas Katzourakis vs Kudratillo Abdukakhorov |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-31 | 21:00 | 00:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-31 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-06-01 | 02:00 | 05:00 |
| Australia | 2024-06-01 | 13:00 | 16:00 |