Rakhimov vs Nunez: Date, TV Channel, Time, Undercard

Rakhimov vs Nunez: Date, TV Channel, Time, Undercard

  • Shavkat Rakhimov and Sugar Nunez clash in IBF Final Eliminator
  • Winner becomes mandatory challenger to Wales’ Joe Cordina
  • Rakhimov vs Nunez takes place on Friday, Feb 16 in Tajikistan

Former champion Shavkat Rakhimov (17-1-1, 14 KOs) battles Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez (26-1, 26 KOs) in a final eliminator for Joe Cordina’s IBF super featherweight title.

Rakhimov hasn’t fought since a split decision loss to Cordina in April which won NoSmokeSport’s fight of the year. In a brutal war, Rakhimov was dropped early but pushed Cordina to the limit at the sold-out arena in Cardiff.

Nunez has boxed on two Matchroom shows in Mexico including a KO of the Year contender of Jesus Martin Ceyca in March and a second-round stoppage win over Oscar Escandon in October.

Rakhimov vs Nunez Date

Rakhimov vs Nunez takes place this Friday, February 16th, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

How to watch Rakhimov vs Nunez

You can watch Rakhimov take on Nunez live on the IBA Sports Website.

What time is Rakhimov vs Nunez?

The event begins at 19:00 local time with four undercard fights before Rakhimov vs Nunez. Rakhimov Nunez is expected after 21:00 local time (4 pm UK time, 11 am ET)

Rakhimov vs Nunez Undercard – Full List Of Fights Before The IBF Title Eliminator

1. Light Middle – 6×3 min Shamsher Saidov vs Mirzomakhmat Mirzabekov

2. Lightweight – 6×3 min – Akmal Ubaidov vs Asylzhan Serikbakazakhstan

3. Welterweight – 8×3 min – Bakhodur Usmonov vs Javid Chalabiyevazerbaijan

4. Lightweight – 10×3 min Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov vs Luis Rodriguez Ocana

5. Lightweight – 12×3 min – Shavkat Rakhimov vs Eduardo Nunez

6. Heavyweight – 10×3 min – Sharabutdin Ataev vs Loren Alfonso Dominguez

By Darshan Desai

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