ABDU ROZIK has finally booked in for a stunning boxing debut – and it will be a title fight.
The social media sensation will be lacing up his gloves to take on rival Erali Boyqobilov as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai – with long-term foe Hasbulla waiting in the wings.
Rozik – from Tajikistan but now based in the UAE – has a whopping 8.3 million followers on Instagram and is a regular at all of the blockbuster boxing events across the world.
However Rozik, 20, has had to postpone his wedding to fiancee Amira to train for the bout.
He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.
“After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.”
Rozik was diagnosed with dwarfism as a child and says this fight will be the first for a title in his size.
He added: “It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”
When is Abdu Rozik’s fight?
Abdu Rozil vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6.
The fight is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai.
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena plays host to the show.
What time is Abdu Rozik’s fight on?
The Social Knockout 3 fight card kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai – this is 4pm BST/ 11am ET.
Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST/ 4pm ET.
How can I watch Abdu Rozik’s fight?
Abdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov will be broadcast live on the Ex-Sports App.
And organisers have said the live stream will be FREE to watch on the app.
What is the full fight card?
The full fight card for Social Knockout 3 has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.
The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut and takes on close friend Shero.
While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.
- Abdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov
- Mo Vlogs vs Shero
- Stefflon Don to perform live
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk