Since January 2020, Joseph Diaz has held the International Boxing Federation Super Featherweight title. And he is a former challenger for the World Boxing Council Featherweight title from 2018. Diaz has also held multiple regional championships along the way. “Jo Jo” competed with the Boxing odds in the 2012 Olympics. Meanwhile, Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov is a former International Boxing Organization Super Featherweight champion from 2017 through 2019. Diaz and Rakhimov will meet for the International Boxing Federation World Super Featherweight title on Saturday, February 13. DAZN will televise the fight from Indio, California. Accordingly, Diaz is the early betting favorite.
International Boxing Federation World Super Featherweight Title
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 13, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California |
| Diaz vs. Rakhimov TV Coverage: | DAZN |
Joseph Diaz vs. Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov Boxing Odds
| Boxer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Joseph Diaz | -235 |
| Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov | +195 |
Joseph Diaz vs. Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov SBG Odds Overview
On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Joseph “Jojo” Diaz (31 wins, one loss, 15 knockouts) will face Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov (15 wins, 0 losses, 12 knockouts) for the IBF World Super Featherweight title. Specifically, Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, is the venue. This fight is scheduled for 12 rounds, and DAZN will televise the bout.
Joseph Diaz is the online betting favorite in part because of public popularity. He is a much better-known fighter with a track record that the masses trust. “Jojo” is a beloved figure in the boxing community, while Rakhimov isn’t well known.
Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov Record and Form
Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov, age 26, is ranked fifth in the world. Overall his career record is 15 wins and 0 losses. Rakhimov has a total of 12 knockout wins for his career. Rakhimov stands at five feet, eight and one-half inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He is a native of Bokhtar, Tajikistan, that now resides in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
The last time out for Rakhimov was on September 29, 2019, when he faced Azinga Fuzile at the Orient Theatre in East London. Rakhimov scored an eighth-round technical knockout win.
Joseph Diaz Record and Form
Joseph “Jojo” Diaz, age 28, is ranked second in the world. And Diaz has a career record of 31 wins and one loss. Diaz has 15 knockout wins for his career. Diaz stands at five feet, six inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He resides in Downey, California, and was born in South El Monte, California.
Accordingly, “Jojo” Diaz last stepped into the ring on January 30, 2020. Then, he faced Tevin Farmer at the Meridian at Island Garden, Miami. At stake was the International Boxing Federation World Super Featherweight title. In turn, Diaz scored a 12 round unanimous decision win.
Previously on September 21, 2019, Diaz faces Jesus Cuadro at the Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali. Diaz won a 12 round MD win with the Boxing odds.
And on May 4, 2019, Diaz faced Freddy Fonseca at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. At stake was the vacant World Boxing Association Gold Super Featherweight title. Fonseca went down in the sixth round. Subsequently, Diaz scored a seventh-round technical knockout win.
Joseph Diaz vs. Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, Diaz is the more credible choice. Rakhimov is a capable underdog, but this matchup is a reach.
Diaz vs. Rakhimov SBG Free Pick: Joseph Diaz.