Akhmadaliev vs. Espinoza on December 14 in Monte Carlo
Murodjon Akhmadaliev (12-1) will face Mexico’s Ricardo Espinoza Franco (30-4) on December 14 in Monte Carlo. Fight will be for interim WBA World title in super-bantamweight.
Former bantamweight world champion Akhmadaliev will try to become two-division champion. On the same event Brazil’s Beatrice Ferreira (5-0) will make first title defense. IBF lightweight champion will fight Licia Boudersa (23-2-2) of France.
Britain’s Cheavon Clarke (10-0, 7 KOs) will face Leonardo Mosquea (15-0, 9 KOs) for the vacant EBU European cruiserweight title.
Fight will headline the show in Monte Carlo promoted by Eddie Hearn.
“I can’t wait to return to breathtaking Monte-Carlo for a magnificent night of World Championship boxing,” said Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn. “Two thrilling World Title clashes, a European Title showdown between two hungry undefeated contenders and a big Ireland vs. England match-up.