Venue & Event Details
Location: Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, USA
Time: 8:00 PM ET (main event ring walks)
Rounds: 10-round super featherweight contest (130 lbs / 59 kg)
Promotion: ProBox Promotions – Fight for Dignity card
Broadcast: ProBox TV (global)
Injury Report
Jessie Magdaleno: No reported injuries; last fought in 2024, losing to Raymond Ford by decision.
Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov: Healthy; last fought in 2025, defeating William Foster III by unanimous decision.
Fighter Matchups
Jessie Magdaleno (USA, 34 years old)
Record: 30-3 (19 KOs)
Height: 5’4” (163 cm), Reach: 66”
Style: Southpaw, counterpuncher, sharp timing, experienced at world level
Career Highlight: Former WBO super bantamweight champion (2016–2018)
Strengths: Ring IQ, veteran savvy, power in left hand
Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (Tajikistan, 30 years old)
Record: 23-1 (12 KOs)
Height: 5’5” (165 cm)
Style: Orthodox, technical boxer, high-volume puncher
Career Highlight: RCC Academy standout, ranked in top 10 at super featherweight
Strengths: Youth, speed, consistency, strong jab and footwork
Recent Form
Magdaleno: 2–3 in last 5, including losses to Brandon Figueroa and Raymond Ford. Still dangerous but declining activity.
Yaqubov: 5–0 in last 5, including wins over Foster III and other ranked contenders. Riding momentum into Fresno.
Fight History & Stakes
Magdaleno: Former champion seeking resurgence after setbacks; a win re-establishes him in world rankings.
Yaqubov: Rising contender from Tajikistan, aiming to secure a world title eliminator.
Stakes: Winner moves closer to a WBC/WBO title shot at 130 lbs.
Betting Trends:
Magdaleno fights often end inside the distance when he wins.
Yaqubov tends to win by decision, controlling pace with jab and movement.
Youth vs. experience dynamic favors Yaqubov’s momentum.
Reasoning: Magdaleno’s experience may keep him competitive early, but Yaqubov’s youth, activity, and sharp jab should carry him to a clear points victory in Fresno.
Final Take: This is a crossroads fight—Magdaleno seeks redemption, while Yaqubov looks to break into world title contention. Expect a tactical, high-volume bout with Yaqubov favored to prevail.
FIGHT ODDS
Jessie Magdaleno – 300
Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov + 240
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
