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Rakhimov tests positive for COVID 19 and suspends IBF title fight with Diaz

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 16 Jan 2021

Russian prospect and world top ranked Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0, 12KOs) tested positive for COVID-19 and his fight for the world title against IBF lightweight champion Joseph Diaz has been postponed.

The title match was scheduled for February 13, in Hollywood, California.

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