Aren Akopyan defeated Azam Gaforov by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) at ACA 203, establishing himself as a potential title contender. This victory marks Akopyan's eighth consecutive win, improving his record to 20-3-1 with one no contest, and his ACA record to 11-1. Gaforov's record now stands at 17-4 overall and 5-5 in ACA. The decisive scorecards suggest Akopyan dominated the majority of the five-round bout.
Aren Akopyan stretched his winning streak to eight fights with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Azam Gaforov at ACA 203, with judges scoring the five-round contest 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45 in his favor.
The lopsided scorecards tell the story of a dominant performance from Akopyan, who improved his professional record to 20-3-1 with one no contest. His run inside the ACA promotion has been equally impressive, as the win pushes his organizational record to 11-1 and firmly plants him in the conversation as a legitimate title contender.
Gaforov, who came in with a 17-3 record, suffered his fourth professional loss and now sits at an even 5-5 inside the ACA. The Uzbek fighter was unable to find answers across the majority of the five rounds, as the scoring reflects consistent control by his opponent throughout the contest.
Why it matters
- Akopyan's eight-fight winning streak and 11-1 ACA record make a strong case for a title shot in his division.
- The decisive 50-45 card from one judge suggests at least one round went completely in Akopyan's favor across all five frames.
- Gaforov's 5-5 ACA record leaves him needing a turnaround to remain relevant in the divisional picture.
