Our Knockout of the Week comes from Ruslan Abdullaev, who sent Orestes Velazquez to the canvas in the fifth round this weekend.
Ruslan Abdullaev has further extended his undefeated professional record. The light welterweight defeated Cuban Orestes Velazquez by knockout in the fifth round at a Fight Night event in California. Abdullaev showcased his technical skills from the start, boxing aggressively and landing precise shots time and again. In the fifth round, he finally landed the decisive blow, prompting the referee to stop the fight. For the Uzbek, it was his fifth victory in his fifth professional bout. With his record still perfect, he is solidifying his position in the super lightweight division and positioning himself for bigger challenges.