The dominant victory positions Akhmadaliev for a major opportunity, as he continues to call for a showdown with Japan’s Inoue. The 29-year-old expressed his readiness to face the division’s best anywhere in the world.
In the co-main event, France’s Leonardo Mosquea (16-0, 9 KOs) retained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision win over England’s Cheavon Clarke (10-1, 7 KOs) in a hard-fought 12-round battle for the vacant EBU European Cruiserweight Title. Mosquea asserted his dominance early, scoring a knockdown in the opening round that set the tone for the fight. Clarke, a heavy-handed opponent, pushed the Frenchman to his limits, but Mosquea’s speed and technical ability earned him a decisive points victory and his biggest career win to date.
Brazil’s rising star Beatriz Ferreira (6-0, 2 KOs) successfully defended her IBF Lightweight World Title with a commanding performance against France’s Licia Boudersa (23-3-2, 4 KOs). Ferreira demonstrated her class and technical superiority, winning all ten rounds on the judges’ scorecards (100-90 x3). The undefeated Brazilian champion continues her march toward unifying the lightweight division, leaving no doubt she is ready for more challenges at the top level.
Rossington’s Maxi Hughes (28-7-2, 6 KOs) delivered a boxing masterclass to claim the WBA Continental Lightweight Title, defeating Ireland’s Gary Cully (18-2, 10 KOs) by unanimous decision. Hughes boxed with intelligence and precision, frustrating Cully and opening a significant cut above his left eye. Hughes’ performance marked a resurgent moment in his career, showcasing his experience and sharpness as he neutralized his younger opponent’s strengths over ten rounds.
The night also saw the emergence of Australian heavyweight prospect Teremoana Teremoana (5-0, 5 KOs), who wasted no time in dispatching Ukraine’s Volodymyr Katsuk (5-2, 2 KOs) with a first-round stoppage. Teremoana’s raw power was on full display as he secured his fifth straight knockout victory in the opening round, establishing himself as a rising force in the heavyweight division.
The Monaco event, broadcast live on DAZN, delivered thrilling fights and career-defining moments, highlighting the global appeal of boxing and the continued rise of stars like Akhmadaliev, Ferreira, and Mosquea.
Michael Wittstock participated in introducing the Monaco event: “Good day to everyone. It is a privilege for me to welcome everyone here on behalf of Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, SBM and Mr Albert Manzone, and of course Matchroom – who have become a family to us here. So on behalf of all of us, welcome to all of the fighters and their teams”.
And Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman enthused about the Monte Carlo Venue:
“Back this time at the Salle Des Étoiles – a stunning venue here in Monaco. The casino still in play for our guests and fighters, after their fights. What a fight card we have here on Saturday night. Boxing at the moment is in the best place it has ever been.”
As the year comes to a close, Matchroom Boxing once again brought prestige and excitement to the iconic Monte-Carlo stage, reaffirming Monte Carlo’s reputation for delivering world-class boxing action.
