Angelo Leo makes a second defence of his IBF featherweight world title against Ra’eese Aleem in Georgia on Saturday.
Leo (26-1, 12 KOs) clashes with Aleem (23-1, 12 KOs) at the Gateway Center Arena, live on DAZN.
The 31-year-old relieved Luis Alberto Lopez of his belt in August 2024 with a dramatic 10th round knockout.
The Albuquerque native has made one defence since, overcoming Tomoki Kameda by majority decision in Japan in his last outing almost a year ago.
Aleem gets his shot at world honours for the first time and has been in good form since moving up in weight.
The 35-year-old suffered a split decision defeat to Sam Goodman in his final fight at super bantamweight, but has won three on the bounce since at featherweight.
‘The Beast’ overcame Mikito Nakano by unanimous decision in his last outing in November.
Prediction: Leo can retain his belt with a decision win.
Oberlton battles Gongora
Atif Oberlton looks to remain on course for a light heavyweight world title shot when he meets former IBO super middleweight champion, Carlos Gongora.
Oberlton (15-0, 13 KOs) is ranked at seven with the WBA behind champion, Dmitry Bivol and is undefeated in 15 professional bouts.
Gongora (22-3, 17 KOs) is in patchy form, winning two of his last five contests and fights for the first time in almost two years.
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The Ecuadorian was beaten by Lester Martinez in his last bout and makes his light heavyweight bow.
Prediction: Oberlton should prove too fresh and strong and can hand Gongora a first defeat by stoppage.
Remaining Undercard
Brooklyn heavyweight, Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs) should remain unbeaten and stop Calvin Barnett (7-4, 4 KOs) before the end of their 10 rounder.
Super middleweight prospect, Casey Dixon (6-0, 5 KOs) may need the distance to see off Matthew More (2-0, 1 KO) and Hakim Lopez (15-1, 9 KOs) should also win on points against Ashton Sykes (6-13, 2 KOs) at 168 pounds.
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Julio Gomez (7-3-2, 6 KOs) can get back to winning ways with a points victory over Gabriel Triminio (3-1) at lightweight.
Super welterweight prospect, Jaquan McElroy (5-0, 2 KOs) can outpoint Rudy Reveles (2-2, 1 KO), while Garrett Rice (3-0, 1 KO) can hand Yesner Talavera (15-21-1, 4 KOs) a fourth straight stoppage defeat in their featherweight clash.
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