“ He told me boxing is all about IQ; it’s not about how tough you are. ” Ahead of his third professional bout, Mohammed Alakel told a reporter. He was talking about the lessons he received from the boxing guru, the great Roberto Duran. And the young prospect from Saudi Arabia followed the instructions thoroughly, scoring a clear victory on the Beterbiev-Bivol card in Riyadh. Expectations are high as the talented fighter steps into the ring for the fourth time this year.

On the Canelo-Crawford headlined Netflix super-card, Mohammed Alakel will face Travis Kent Crawford . Initial reports had Alakel’s name against John Ornelas. However, with Kent Crawford stepping in, the fight appears to have undergone a last-minute change. For a fighter who made his debut less than 12 months ago, the

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