Unbeaten super featherweight Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov (17-0-1, 14 KOs) scored a come-from-behind ninth round KO over Zelfa Barrett (28-2, 16 KOs) to claim the vacant IBF world title on Saturday night at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Barrett dropped Rakhimov in round three and looked headed toward the title, but Rakhimov suddenly turned the tables, flooring a spent Barrett twice in round nine to end it. Time was 2:35.
I’m not sure Mannix knows what he’s talking about.. Rakhimov got the job done but he’s not gonna beat the top fighters with this type performance
Right, Mannix and Todd are both clueless. It’s pretty sad when the Latin Snake Mora is the best that they can come up with.
Rakhimov – Cordina will be very fun. I got Cordina.
Agreed, but I did like it when Rak stated that he holds the belt & thus calls the shot regarding the venue. I still got Joe winning, but the venue could make it interesting.
Never let your guards down……