IBF and WBA junior featherweight titleholder Murodjon Akhmadaliev will put his titles on the line against late substitute Jose Velasquez at the SNHU Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday night, November 19.

At a press conference, Murodjon Akhmadaliev noted that the fight with Jose Velasquez was postponed due to the coronavirus and admitted that the opponent is very strong, but he is happy to try himself. Not only will he try to keep his championship belt, but also to unite all the championship belts in this weight.

His rival Jose Velasquez told how he prepared for the meeting with Murodjon Akhmadaliev, noted that he had not met such a strong and thirsty for victory boxer.

Tulqin Ruziyev, UzA