Shavkat Rakhmonov worries fans with rehab footage after 18-month layoff

Kazakh welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has concerned his fans by posting rehabilitation footage showing him far from fighting condition. The undefeated fighter has not competed in over a year and a half, marking his longest absence from the octagon. The post provides limited details about the nature of his injury or recovery timeline. Rakhmonov's extended layoff comes at a critical time in his career, as he was widely considered a top contender in the welterweight division. The lack of specifics about his condition or potential return date has left supporters uncertain about when they might see him compete again.