Boxing Match Preview: Jessie Magdaleno (30-3-0, 19 KOs) vs. Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (23-1-0, 12 KOs)

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