← Eduardo Javier Abreu

EJ
Ruslan Abdullaev
WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS GOLD SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT · 8 rounds

Eduardo
Javier Abreu
VS
Ruslan
Abdullaev

Abdullaev · KO 5/8

Updated · Sources: English Wikipedia, WBA Fights Master Scores

Jan 16, 2026 · Acrisure Arena, Palm Springs, 🇺🇸

Abreu going in—
Abdullaev going in3-0-0
Confirmationofficial ★
MethodKO
Round5 of 8 · 2:59
TitleWBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS GOLD SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT
Noteslinked_from_raw:Eduardo Javier Abreu

Event

DateJan 16, 2026
CityPalm Springs
Country🇺🇸 United States
PromoterGolden Boy Promotions

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Sources

English Wikipedia
side b · observed 2026-10-11
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruslan_Abdullaev
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WBA Fights Master Scores
side neutral · observed 2026-10-12
www.wbaboxing.com/wba-fights-master-scores#2026-01-16-edu...
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From the broadcast

Eduardo Javier Abreu

He fights Uruguayan style, which is similar to Mexican style. He is coming off a draw against Winston Collazo Gutierrez in July of last year. He began fighting at the age of 15. He has gone 8-0-2 since his only loss as a pro, for 10 fights unbeaten. Abreu was knocked down for a second time during the fight.

Quotes (5)
“he fights Uruguayan style, which he thinks is very similar to Mexican style” · Golden Boy Boxing
“Abreu coming off a draw against Winston Collazo Gutierrez. That was back in July of last year” · Golden Boy Boxing
“he began at the age of 15” · Golden Boy Boxing
“after suffering his only loss as a pro, has gone 8-0-2 since. 10 fights unbeaten” · Golden Boy Boxing
“OH, WHAT A SHOT THERE. ABREU DOWN FOR a second time.” · Golden Boy Boxing
Ruslan Abdullaev

He had a three-month camp to prepare for this fight. MJ Akhmadaliev, the former unified champion at 118 lb, is translating the instructions of Joel Diaz in his corner. As the youngest in the house with other fighters from Eastern Europe, he has to carry their bags, do laundry, and cooking. He is coming off a win over Kevin Johnson. His record is 3 and 0 with 1 knockout. Abdullaev is the WBA Continental Gold Super Lightweight Champion. He has 10 knockouts in his 14 wins and is a big puncher. He is a high-rate volume puncher. He is known as a power puncher in the amateurs. He compared himself to Juan Manuel Marquez. Abdullaev punches through opponents with great accuracy, power, and timing. This is Abdullaev's second professional knockout.

Quotes (12)
“he had a three-month camp” · Golden Boy Boxing
“MJ Akhmadaliev, the former unified champion at 118 lb, translating the instructions of Joel Diaz” · Golden Boy Boxing
“Ruslan Abdullaev, since he's the youngest in the house with all the other fighters from Eastern Europe, he has to carry their bags, do all the laundry, and all the cooking” · Golden Boy Boxing
“Sergio coming off a win over Kevin Johnson” · Golden Boy Boxing
“Ruslan Abdullaev, 3 and 0, 1 knockout” · Golden Boy Boxing
“AND STILL THE WBA CONTINENTAL GOLD SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION” · Golden Boy Boxing
“10 knockouts in his 14 wins” · Golden Boy Boxing
“he's a high-rate volume puncher as well” · Golden Boy Boxing
“he's known as a power puncher in the amateurs” · Golden Boy Boxing
“Abdullaev kind of compared himself to Juan Manuel Marquez” · Golden Boy Boxing
“He punches through opponents Abdullaev. Great accuracy, great power, great timing” · Golden Boy Boxing
“RUSLAN ABDULLAEV GETS HIS SECOND PROFESSIONAL KNOCKOUT.” · Golden Boy Boxing
The bout

Abreu was knocked down by a right hand from Abdullaev.

Quotes (1)
“WHAT A RIGHT HAND! And down goes Abreu!” · Golden Boy Boxing

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