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The rematch between Bektemir Melikuziev and Gabriel Rosado is set for April 22, 2023, on the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia undercard card in Las Vegas. This will be a highly anticipated rematch after Rosado’s stunning upset victory over Melikuziev in their first encounter in June 2021.

In their first fight, Melikuziev entered the ring unbeaten in seven fights. Rosado on the other had won only two of his last seven fights. However, Rosado showed his experience and resilience by weathering Melikuziev’s heavy shots and eventually landing a picture-perfect counter right that sent the Uzbekistani fighter down face-first in the third round. The highlight-reel knockout earned Rosado the biggest win of his career and put him back in the mix in the super middleweight division. So let us take a deep dive into this highly anticipated rematch.

Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Gabriel Rosado: Physical attributes

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Melikuziev is a 27-year-old fighter from Uzbekistan. He stands at 5 feet-9 inches tall and has a 70½-inch reach. Rosado on the other hand is a 34-year-old boxer from the United States.

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He stands at 5-feet-11-inches stalls and has a 71½- inch reach. Both fighters compete in the super-middleweight division which has a 168-pound limit.

Melikuziev vs. Rosado: Record and prediction

Coming into this fight Melikuziev is the betting favorite to win the bout. The Uzbekistani boxer has a record of 11-1 with 9 KO victories under his belt. Rosado will be the underdog in the fight being a veteran in the sport with over 40 professional bouts in his career. He has a record of 26-16 with fifteen victories coming via KO.

Heading into the rematch, there will be a lot of questions about how each fighter will approach the fight. Melikuziev will likely be looking to avenge his loss. He will also look to reassert himself as a top contender in the division looking for a future title shot. In addition, he may opt to box more carefully and avoid getting caught with another big shot from Rosado.

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However, Rosado will be looking to build on his momentum and prove that his first victory was not a fluke. The American must also get back into the win column after suffering defeats in his last three matches. It will be interesting to see how Melikuziev and Rosado perform in their rematch and whether the outcome will be as surprising as their first encounter.

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Who do you think will win this highly anticipated rematch? Let us know in the comments below.

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