Artem Dalakian vs. Seigo Yuri Akui: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Undefeated Ukrainian Flyweight champion Artem Dalakian defends his WBA title for the seventh time against mandatory challenger Seigo Yuri Akui of Japan. Artem Dalakian, who became the WBA Flyweight champion in 2018, is a slight favorite ahead of the championship bout on Tuesday, January 23, at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan.

BOXING: WBA Flyweight championship

Venue: Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 23.01.2024. 16.00

Now 36 years old, Artem Dalakian claimed the WBA flyweight championship when he scored a unanimous decision over Brian Viloria in 2018. Turning pro in 2011, Dalakian won the vacant WBA continental flyweight title in 2015. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Artem Dalakian has a perfect 22-0 record with 15 KO's. In his six title defenses, Artem Dalakian has won four by knockout. Against David Jimenez in January last year, the champion defended his title in one of the best bouts of 2023, securing a unanimous decision.

• Age: 36
• Height: 5' 5"
• Reach: 65"
• Weight: 112 lbs (51kg)
• Record: 22-0

The WBA mandatory challenger, Seigo Yuri Akui, claimed the vacant Japanese flyweight title in 2019 and has defended it thrice. Turning pro as a teenager, the 28-year-old is on a six-fight winning streak. The Japanese Flyweight champ, who has fought only in Japan, has lost twice in his career.

• Age: 28
• Height: 5' 4"
• Reach: N/A
• Weight: 112 lbs (51kg)
• Record: 18-2-1 (Draw)

Artem Dalakian is a 1.87 favorite on Betwinner, with the Japanese a slight underdog at 2.01. Dalakian by decision is available at 2.9 odds on 1XBET, and the champ by KO/TKO is 3.85. Seigo Yuri Akui by decision is 2.75 odds on Bet365 with No for the fight to go the distance priced at 2.62.