Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov Vs Eduardo Nunez Prediction: An Open Featherweight Division battle between Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov and Eduardo Nunez

Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov from Tajikistan will be fighting professionally in his home country for the first time when he faces Eduardo Nunez from Mexico this Saturday evening. Fans can watch the fight live and experience the excitement firsthand. Rakhimov's last fight was in April, where he lost his title and suffered his only professional loss due to a controversial split decision against Joe Cordina in Cordina's hometown of Cardiff, Wales. On the other hand, Nunez's most recent fight was in October, where he impressively stopped Oscar Escandon in the second round.

Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov, fighting as a southpaw, brings a strong background into the ring with a professional record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 14 of those wins by knockout. He turned professional in 2015 and has quickly made a name for himself, accumulating over 103 rounds of experience. Rakhimov, who is from Tajikistan, had a successful amateur career, being a champion from 2013 to 2015. His notable achievements include competing in the light welterweight division at the 2013 AIBA World Championships. One of his memorable fights outside his home country was against Joseph Diaz in Indio, California, a 12-round match that ended in a majority decision draw. Rakhimov has claimed multiple titles, including the vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title by knocking out Zelfa Barrett in the ninth round, showcasing his knockout power.

Eduardo Nunez is the more experienced fighter, with a professional record of 26 wins and only 1 loss. What sets him apart from Rakhimov is that all of Nunez's victories have come by knockout, highlighting his incredible power. Nunez has shown great strength in many fights, notably in a tough match against Hiram Gallardo in 2018, which ended in a narrow and somewhat controversial 57-56 decision. He's currently on a winning streak, having recently fought Willmank Canonico in a 10-round match.

This 12-round IBF elimination fight won't be aired in America or the UK, which is unfortunate. Rakhimov isn't the clear favorite according to the odds. He's been knocked down at least five times in his career, including in his last two fights. Despite this, Rakhimov has good skills and power, is fighting in his home country, and has more experience with top fighters. Nunez, on the other hand, is fighting outside his home country for the first time and is facing a significant challenge. This fight could be really exciting, possibly even the fight of the year. It might be a close fight with lots of action, or someone might get knocked out early. I think Nunez might surprise us and win, even though it's a bit of an upset.