Boxing Match Preview: Shukhrat Abdullaev (5-0-0, 4 KOs) vs. Paulo Aokuso (8-0-0)

Event Preview:

No Limit Boxing – Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez (Featuring Paulo Aokuso vs. Shukhrat Abdullaev)

Venue and Location
The event is held at the ICC Sydney Theatre (branded as TikTok Entertainment Centre) in Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This premium venue delivers an electric atmosphere for major Australian boxing events with top-tier production.

Early bouts begin around 7:00 PM AEDT, with the main card progressing into the evening and main event ringwalks expected after 9:30–10:30 PM AEDT (depending on undercard). International times: approx. 3:00–4:00 AM ET / 12:00–1:00 AM PT or 8:00–9:00 AM GMT.

Injury Report
No injuries reported for either fighter heading into this bout. Both made weight comfortably, with Aokuso coming in sharp after recent title success and Abdullaev showing no issues despite international travel.

Featured Matchup: Paulo Aokuso vs. Shukhrat Abdullaev (Light Heavyweight, Scheduled Rounds TBD)
Undefeated vs. undefeated in an intriguing prospect clash on the main card—Australian Olympian meets hard-hitting Uzbek challenger.

Paulo “Sweet P” Aokuso (8-0-0): 28-year-old southpaw from Sydney, Australia (Olympian background). Tall at 6’0″ with reach advantage, smooth technique, and growing power. Recent Australasian light heavyweight title winner.

Shukhrat Abdullaev (5-0-0, 4 KOs): Experienced Uzbek fighter with an aggressive, high KO rate (80%). Shorter but powerful, bringing international toughness and pressure.

Recent Form

Aokuso: Perfect 8-0, coming off a strong majority decision win over Clay Waterman (Nov 2024) to capture the Australasian light heavyweight title. Consistent activity with improving finishing ability against solid opposition.

Abdullaev: Undefeated with 4 stoppages in 5 wins. Recent performances showcase knockout power and durability, stepping up competition levels steadily.

Fight History
No prior meetings. This is a fresh, high-stakes matchup testing Aokuso’s technical edge and home advantage against Abdullaev’s proven punching power.

Pre-Fight Notes
Respectful buildup with focus on undefeated records. Aokuso enjoys strong local support as the rising Australian star, while Abdullaev represents a dangerous import spoiler.

FIGHT ODDS

Shukhrat Abdullaev        + 440

Paulo Aokuso                    – 550

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 16, 2025