Muslim Gadzhimagomedov is set to face off against Thabiso Mchunu on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at the International Boxing Centre Luzhniki in Moscow. This 10-round bout will be contested at a catchweight of 224 lbs (16 stone or 101.6 kg).
Tale of the Tape:
- Muslim Gadzhimagomedov:
- Record: 5-0-0 (3 KOs)
- Age: 28
- Height: 5 inches taller than Mchunu
- Stance: Orthodox
- Professional Debut: 2021
- Rounds Fought: 34
- Thabiso Mchunu:
- Record: 23-7-0 (13 KOs)
- Age: 36
- Stance: Southpaw
- Professional Debut: 2007
- Rounds Fought: 219
Fight Analysis:
Muslim Gadzhimagomedov enters the ring with an undefeated record of 5 wins, zero losses, and zero draws, with 3 of those wins coming by way of knockout. At 28 years old, Gadzhimagomedov has a slight power advantage with a 60% knockout rate compared to Mchunu’s 57%.
Thabiso Mchunu, 36, brings a wealth of experience with a record of 23 wins, 7 losses, and zero draws, with 13 of those wins coming by knockout. Despite the age difference, Mchunu’s experience in the ring makes him a formidable opponent.
Gadzhimagomedov is taller by 5 inches and fights out of an orthodox stance, while Mchunu is a southpaw. This contrast in styles could make for an interesting clash.
Gadzhimagomedov is less experienced in professional bouts, having had 25 fewer fights and fought 185 fewer rounds than Mchunu. However, Gadzhimagomedov’s recent activity could be an advantage. His last 5 fights have taken place over 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days, averaging a fight every 4 months and 30 days.
On the other hand, Mchunu’s last 5 fights span 6 years, 4 months, and 30 days, averaging a fight every 1 year, 3 months, and 13 days. He fought a total of 60 rounds in those bouts, averaging 12 rounds per fight.
Recent Form:
- Thabiso Mchunu:
- Lost to Ilunga Makabu (Split Decision) – January 29, 2022, WBC World Cruiserweight championship
- Defeated Evgeny Tishchenko (Unanimous Decision) – March 27, 2021, WBC World Cruiserweight championship
- Defeated Denis Lebedev (Unanimous Decision) – December 21, 2019
- Defeated Thomas Oosthuizen (Unanimous Decision) – December 8, 2018
- Lost to Thomas Oosthuizen (Majority Decision) – September 1, 2018
Muslim Gadzhimagomedov – 400
Thabiso Mchunu + 275
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 30, 2025
