Undefeated champion Asaf Chopurov (10-0) will make the second defense of his bantamweight title on July 23 in Abu Dhabi at UAE Warriors 72. His opponent will be Rhys McLaren (19-9).
Undefeated bantamweight champion Asaf Chopurov will put his title on the line for the second time when he meets Rhys McLaren at UAE Warriors 72 on July 23 in Abu Dhabi.
Chopurov enters the bout with a perfect professional record of ten wins and no losses, and he has held the UAE Warriors bantamweight championship through one previous title defense. The unbeaten champion will look to extend his unblemished mark against a seasoned challenger.
McLaren brings a wealth of experience to the contest, arriving with a professional record of nineteen wins and nine losses. The challenger has operated at a high level across his career and will represent a stern test for the champion on fight night in Abu Dhabi.
Why it matters
- Chopurov's undefeated record and champion status are on the line for the second consecutive defense
- A McLaren victory would hand him one of the biggest wins of his career and deliver the title to a fighter with nearly three decades of professional experience
- The matchup pits an unbeaten, ascending champion against a battle-tested veteran, creating a classic styles contrast between proven durability and unblemished momentum
