Magomed Kurbanov is set to return on May 9 against Tonghui Li in a 10-round super welterweight bout in Phuket, Thailand.
Kurbanov (26-2, 14 KOs) enters the fight looking to rebound after a close split-decision defeat to Pavel Sosulin. Despite that setback, his résumé still stands out at this level, having shared the ring with top names such as Israil Madrimov, Michel Soro, Patrick Teixeira, and Liam Smith. That experience places him firmly above most contenders outside the elite tier.
Li (16-2, 9 KOs), now 36, represents a durable and experienced opponent, but this bout marks a significant step up in competition. While he has shown resilience throughout his career, he has yet to face anyone at Kurbanov’s level.
Fight card:
▪️Magomed Kurbanov vs. Tonghui Li, 10 rounds, super welterweight
