Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs Kevin Gonzalez Prediction: Clash of Champions in the Super Bantamweight Division

Murodjon Akhmadaliev, a former IBF and WBA Super Bantamweight Champion, will face Mexico's unbeaten Kevin Gonzalez on December 17th. Former world champion Adalberto Covarrubias is no pushover when it comes to boxing. The 25-year-old Gonzalez has fought in 145 rounds since making his debut in 2016, and his record is nearly perfect: 26-1 with 13 knockouts. The sole blemish on his record is a 2018 six-round majority tie with Covarrubias. Half of Gonzalez's punches land on their targets. Akhmadaliev won his belts against Danny Roman in 2020 and Ryosuke Iwasa in 2021. He lost his title to Marlon Tapales in April. Gonzalez last fought in March, beating Jose Sanmartin by a 10-round unanimous decision. The 12-round WBA Super Bantamweight eliminator will be live on DAZN.

Akhmadaliev has a strong record, with an 11-1 record and 8 KOs. He made his professional debut in 2018 and has 81 rounds of experience. Akhmadaliev's amateur career included a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games and a silver medal at the 2015 World Amateur Championships. He won silver at the 2012 World Youth Championships and gold at the 2015 Asian Championships. Akhmadaliev gained experience by boxing for the Uzbek Tigers in the 2016 and 2017 World Series of Boxing. Since turning pro, Akhmadaliev has showcased his power, stopping Isaac Zarate in the ninth round for the WBA Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight Title in November 2018. Although he has limited experience in the pro ranks, his impressive wins over Roman, Iwasa, Velasquez, and Rios have made him a promising fighter.

Kevin Gonzalez steps into the ring with a professional record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 8 wins by knockout. His most recent fight occurred 4 months and 5 days ago, where he secured a unanimous decision victory against Carlos Castro. Gonzalez's recent performances highlight his determination and skill, earning him the opportunity to challenge the undefeated champion, Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Gonzalez's two losses came earlier in his career, and since then, he has showcased significant improvement and resilience.

Tapales' controversial victory over Akhmadaliev, a talented boxer with professional experience, has sparked debate. But he'll likely get back on track in a tough battle against Gonzalez, who can't afford to lose twice in a row if he wants a shot at the world title again. Many anticipate a thrilling and difficult battle.