Madrimov vs Soro

Who won Madrimov vs Soro?

Israil Madrimov beat Michel Soro by technical knockout in the 9th round on Friday, December 17th, 2021, Tashkent.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which meant the weight limit was 154 pounds (11 stone or 69.8 kg).

This contest was an eliminator for the WBA super welterweight championship of the world.

Also on the undercard Bektemir Melikuziev beat Sergei Ekimov, and Shakhram Giyasov defeated Cristian Rafael Coria.

Madrimov vs Soro stats

Back in December 2021, Israil Madrimov stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 7 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 5 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Michel Soro made his way to the ring with a record of 35 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with 24 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Madrimov had a slight advantage in power over Soro, with a 71% knockout percentage compared to Soro's 69%.

Israil Madrimov was the younger man by 8 years, at 27 years old.

Soro had a height advantage of 1 inch over Madrimov. That also extended to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Israil Madrimov and Michel Soro fought out of an orthodox stance.

Madrimov was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 31 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2018, 10 years and 1 month later than Soro, whose first professional fight was in 2008. He had fought 159 fewer professional rounds, totaling 86 compared to Soro's 245.

Israil Madrimov went into the fight ranked number 2 by the WBA at super welterweight.

Michel Soro was ranked number 1 by the WBA in the 154lb division.

Madrimov vs Soro form

Michel Soro had stopped all of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight before this contest, he had defeated Cedric Vitu on November 15, 2019, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Accor Hotel Arena, Paris, France.

Prior to that, he had defeated Anderson Prestot on July 20, 2019, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBA World Super Welterweight championship fight at Palais des Sports, Bouches-du-Rhône.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Greg Vendetti on December 8, 2018, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Hauts-de-Seine.

Before that, he had won against John Vera on March 24, 2018, by knockout in the 3rd round at Palais des Sports, Bouches-du-Rhône.

He had beaten Ivan Montero on December 2, 2017, by knockout in the 3rd round at La Palestre, Alpes-Maritimes.

Activity check

Madrimov's last 4 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 12 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 6 months and 20 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 8.3 rounds on average.

Soro's last 5 fights had come over a period of 4 years and 15 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 9 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 18 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 3.6 rounds on average.

What time did Madrimov vs Soro start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 7:00 PM UTC at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which was 2:00 PM EST or 11:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 7:00 PM GMT in the UK.

Who broadcast Madrimov vs Soro?

The DAZN show began at 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST. The DAZN Global broadcast of the card started at 3:00 PM (GTM).

What were the odds on Madrimov vs Soro?

Israil Madrimov was a 3/10 (-330) favorite going into the contest, while Michel Soro made his way into the ring at 9/4 (+230) with oddsmakers.