Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

We officially have a featherweight title doubleheader live on ESPN+ from the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) & Raymond Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) looked more than ready at the scales earlier today. Also, one of boxing’s most entertaining fighters, Luis Alberto Lopez (29-2, 16 KOs), looked ready as he defends his IBF title against Reiya Abe (25-3-1, 10 KOs). Top Rank has created a tournament of sorts, and it’ll be interesting to see who comes out with the titles on Saturday night.

OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD WEIGH-IN RESULTS & RUNNING ORDER

Otabek Kholmatov 125.8 lbs. vs. Raymond Ford 125.9 lbs. (Vacant WBA Featherweight World Title – 12 Rounds)

Luis Alberto Lopez 125.3 lbs. vs. Reiya Abe 125.8 lbs. (Lopez’s IBF Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds)

Brian Norman Jr. 147.2 lbs. vs. Janelson Bocachica 146.6 lbs. (Welterweight— 10 Rounds)

Bryce Mills 138.7 lbs. vs. Gerffred Ngayot 138.7 lbs. (Junior Welterweight— 6 Rounds)

Troy Isley 159.3 lbs. vs. Marcos Hernandez 160.6 lbs. (Middleweight — 8 Rounds)

Rohan Polanco 142.9 lbs. vs. Tarik Zaina 142.4 lbs. (Junior Welterweight— 8 Rounds)

Floyd Diaz 118 lbs. vs. Edwin Rodriguez 117.8 lbs. (Bantamweight — 8 Rounds)

Nico Ali Walsh 156.9 lbs. vs. Charles Stanford 155.1 lbs. (Middleweight — 6 Rounds)

Brandon Moore 242 lbs. vs. Helaman Olguin 281.7 lbs. (Heavyweight — 8 Rounds)

OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD BETTING ODDS

Per BetMGM, Otabek Kholmatov is the favorite at -140, and Raymond Ford is the underdog at +120.

Otabek Kholmatov: TKO/KO +160; Decision +300

Draw: +1800

Raymond Ford: TKO/KO +600; Decision +188

OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD DATE, START TIME

• Date: Saturday, March 2
• Start time: 5:20 p.m. ET / 2:20 p.m. PT
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT

These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

WHAT CHANNEL/STREAM IS OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD?

• U.S.: ESPN+
• UK:   Sky Sports

OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD FIGHT CARD

• Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford; For the vacant WBA world featherweight title
• Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Reiya Abe; For Lopez’s IBF world featherweight title
• Brian Norman Jr. vs. Janelson Figueroa Bocachica; Welterweight
• Rohan Polanco vs. Tarik Zaina; Welterweight
• Troy Isley vs. Marcos Hernandez; Middleweight
• Floyd Diaz vs. Edwin Rodriguez; Bantamweight
• Brandon Moore vs. Helaman Olguin; Heavyweight
• Bryce Mills vs. Gerffred Ngayot; Super lightweight
• Nico Ali Walsh vs. Luke Iannuccilli; Middleweight

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