Khataev vs Rivera

When is Khataev vs Rivera?

Imam Khataev could take on Richard Rivera in Autumn/Fall 2026 Canada.

The fight would be scheduled for 10 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Khataev vs Rivera stats

Imam Khataev would step into the ring with a record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Richard Rivera would make his way to the ring with a record of 27 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 20 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Khataev would have an advantage in power over Rivera, with a 91% knockout percentage compared to Rivera's 74%.

Imam Khataev is the younger man by 4 years, at 31 years old.

Rivera has a height advantage of 1 inch over Khataev.

Both Imam Khataev and Richard Rivera fight out of an orthodox stance.

Khataev is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 17 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2012, 4 years and 10 months earlier than Rivera, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 74 fewer professional rounds, totaling 50 compared to Rivera's 124.

Imam Khataev goes into the fight ranked number 4 by the WBC, 14 by the WBO, 3 by the IBF, and 7 by The Ring at light heavyweight.

Activity check

Khataev's last 2 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 3 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 13 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.5 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Khataev vs Rivera?

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