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Aimann Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will serve as a title eliminator, with the winner earning a fight against former bantamweight champion Petr Yan. The announcement clarifies the stakes for both fighters heading into their matchup. O'Malley, a former champion himself, would face Yan in what would be a high-profile clash if he prevails. Zahabi would earn the biggest opportunity of his career with a victory. The post invited fan speculation about whether Merab Dvalishvili might still factor into Yan's plans instead.
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