Murodjon Akhmadaliev
"MJ"
Division: bantamweight
Nationality: Uzbekistan
Hometown: Indio, California, USA
Birth Date: 1994-11-02
Height: 5.6 cm
Reach: 68 cm
Stance: southpaw
Professional Record
14
Wins
(11 by KO)1
Losses
(0 by KO)0
Draws
15
Total Fights
Biography
Murodjon Akhmadaliev, affectionately known as "MJ," is a prominent Uzbekistani professional boxer who has made significant strides in the super-bantamweight division. Born on November 2, 1994, in Chust, Uzbekistan, Akhmadaliev boasts a commendable professional record. His southpaw stance, combined with a reach of 68 inches and a height of 5 feet 5½ inches, has proven advantageous in his bouts. Notably, he held the unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles from 2020 to 2023.
Akhmadaliev's amateur career was equally illustrious. He clinched a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships and a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the bantamweight category. His amateur record stands at an impressive 300 wins against 20 losses, with 80 victories by knockout. He also secured gold at the 2017 Asian Championships and represented Uzbekistan in the World Series of Boxing as part of the Uzbek Tigers team.
Turning professional in March 2018, Akhmadaliev quickly ascended the ranks. By his eighth fight, he faced Daniel Roman for the unified WBA and IBF super-bantamweight titles, emerging victorious via a split decision, thus becoming Uzbekistan's first unified world champion. He successfully defended his titles against notable opponents like Ryosuke Iwasa, José Velásquez, and Ronny Rios. However, in April 2023, he faced a setback, losing his titles to Marlon Tapales in a closely contested split decision.
Demonstrating resilience, Akhmadaliev returned to the ring with renewed vigor. In December 2023, he secured a victory against Kevin Gonzalez, followed by a third-round TKO win over Ricardo Espinoza Franco in December 2024, claiming the interim WBA super-bantamweight title. His latest triumph came in May 2025, where he defeated Luis Castillo via an eighth-round TKO in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Looking ahead, Akhmadaliev is poised for a significant challenge. He is scheduled to face Naoya Inoue, the reigning undisputed super-bantamweight champion, on September 14, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. This bout presents an opportunity for Akhmadaliev to reclaim his position at the pinnacle of the division and further cement his legacy in the boxing world.
Fight History
05/30/25 vs. Luis Castillo, W-TKO, 8/10
12/14/24 vs. Ricardo Espinoza Franco, W-TKO, 3/12
12/16/23 vs. Kevin Gonzalez, W-TKO, 8/12
04/08/23 vs. Marlon Tapales, L-SD, 12/12
06/25/22 vs. Ronny Rios, W-TKO, 12/12
11/19/21 vs. Jose Velasquez, W-UD, 12/12
04/03/21 vs. Ryosuke Iwasa, W-TKO, 5/12
01/30/20 vs. Daniel Roman, W-SD, 12/12
09/13/19 vs. Wilner Soto, W-TKO, 4/8
04/26/19 vs. Carlos Carlson, W-KO, 3/8
11/24/18 vs. Isaac Zarate, W-TKO, 9/10
08/23/18 vs. Ramon Contreras, W-KO, 1/10
07/14/18 vs. Luis Fernando Molina, W-UD, 6/6
04/21/18 vs. Carlos Gaston Suarez, W-TKO, 4/6
03/10/18 vs. David Michel Paz, W-TKO, 1/6
