Jalolov Returns Against Dacres On Dubois-Wardley 2

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov will face Solomon Dacres in the co-main event when Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley run it back on October 17th, according to Dan Rafael.

Jalolov remains undefeated at 17-0 with 15 knockouts but has yet to face serious professional opposition despite turning pro in 2018. The Uzbek heavyweight reached the quarterfinals at Rio 2016, where he lost to Joe Joyce, then claimed gold at both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. After that second Olympic triumph, he announced his retirement from amateur boxing to focus on the paid ranks, though his level of competition has not reflected that shift.

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Jalolov's Recent Pro Form Raises Questions

Two of his last three outings have gone the distance, and his most recent stoppage came against Agron Smakichi on the first Dubois-Wardley card in a performance Bad Left Hook described as one that "stank out the joint." Dacres likely represents a step up from that level. The Brit is 10-1 with three knockouts and bounced back from an 80-second demolition by David Adeleye in 2024 to shut out previously unbeaten Vladyslav Sirenko last year.

Dacres was scheduled to meet Jared Anderson earlier this year before Anderson withdrew on late notice. The October 17th card takes place in London with the heavyweight rematch between Dubois and Wardley topping the bill.

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• Bad Left Hook — Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres joins Dubois vs Wardley 2