Asadula Imangazaliev prepares for title bout against Aslamjon Ortikov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Asadula Imangazaliev faces Aslamjon Ortikov for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at The Inner Circle 20 on June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Both fighters enter with undefeated records, Imangazaliev at 12-0 and Ortikov at 24-0. Imangazaliev, dubbed 'The Dagestan Ninja', aims to redeem himself after a previous missed weight that prevented him from claiming gold. He expresses confidence in his abilities and believes he can defeat Ortikov, whom he regards as a strong opponent but lacking in power. The matchup pits two promising athletes against each other in a contest for championship status.
- •Imangazaliev trains with Team Mehdi Zatout and Team Chingiz Allazov.
- •Ortikov has built his record through technical skill and speed.
- •Imangazaliev looks to solidify himself as the champion.
- •The fight is scheduled for June 26, streamed live in Asia primetime.
- •Both fighters have knockout power, making it a highly anticipated matchup.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m Taking That Belt’ – Asadula Imangazaliev Promises World Title Victory At The Inner Circle 20
"Will "The Dagestan Ninja" leave Lumpinee Stadium with 26 pounds of gold this Friday?
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