Rubén Néstor Muñoz, better known as Neri Muñozfaces the Georgian nationalized Russian, Khariton Agrbain an elimination bout for the super lightweight world title AMB. The fight will take place at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai and the Argentine boxer’s duel is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., broadcast by TyC Sports.
Last July, Neri appeared as a visitor Khariton Agrbaby then with a record of 15 wins in 15 fights (9 of them by knockout), winning in the only way a boxer can do when faced with such hostilities: with a precise hand that destroyed his opponent and sent him to the canvas. It was in the second round, which made the victory even more shocking.
It was discussed Hit of the year for Argentine boxing: Neri entered Soviet soil with a very reliable record of 18 wins (14 before the limit), but also two defeats that marked him with fire and from which he was able to recover.
The massive knockout of Neri MuÑoz 🇦🇷 in Russia 🇷🇺
The Argentine delivered a bomb in round two against favorite Khariton Agrba 🇬🇪 and landed an epic blow in Yekaterinburg.#FirstBoxing 🥊 pic.twitter.com/I5EZeHdFAw— TyC Sports Play (@TyCSportsPlay) July 5, 2025
The first was on his only departure from the country in May 2023, when he fell Orlando Mosquera in Panama. The second pain hurt even more, in September of that disastrous year, because it took place at home: Elias Haedo He surprised him with a right hand punch to the chin in Bahia, in front of his people and also in the second round. The referee stopped the count and decided a defeat with a technical knockout. The audience’s anger was depicted in a chair flying over the ring. Two years later, the man from the Tello boxing gym, represented by Sampson Lewkowicz, the same manager who had promoted Maravilla Martínez, turned the story around.
Great knockout from Elías Haedo in Bahía Blanca. El Martillo de Pilar defeated local hero Neri Muñoz by technical knockout in the 2nd round. Now he has the chance to fight for the Argentine super lightweight title. pic.twitter.com/rubtvMDrxs
— Pilar a Diario (@pilaradiario) September 30, 2023
To win the world title he will have to beat Agrba again, who this time will be much better prepared and attentive to what the Argentine can do, who is ultimately the only boxer to have beaten him in the ring. The Georgian is with blood in the eyeas they usually say, a feeling that can decide for or against when a rematch is decided.
“I will probably look for the fight because I know he wants to escape. We have seen him get away with the boxers who have punching power. Most likely he will fight from behind. We will go out and look for the knockout,” Neri warned in statements to the professional site. NotiFight.
And he added: “I’m sure this fight has changed a lot. I know he will respect me now, he will respect my hand. We are prepared for any scenario.”
Whoever ends up winning this Friday will be rewarded with what is expected to be a huge challenge: competing against the American for the world title. Gary Antuanne RussellOwner of the WBA super lightweight belt since March, when he defeated José Valenzuela in Brooklyn.
Nickname “The last” Russell is part of a family of five brothers dedicated to boxing (including the former champion). Gary Russell Jr. and another boxer, Gary Antonio Russell), all with the same first name as their father, Gary Russella renowned trainer who died in 2022.
Aside from the peculiarity of his name, Russell has another badge: he has a personal record of 18 fights, with one draw and 17 wins, all by knockout. It will be time to talk about the person born in Capitol Heights, near Washington, the Yankee capital. Neri’s destination is Dubai.
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