Marquis Taylor is set to face undefeated fighter Petr Khamukov on December 13 at the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston. This middleweight clash promises to be an electrifying bout as Taylor aims for a world championship title.
Taylor Prepares for High-Stakes Showdown Against Khamukov
Marquis Taylor is ready to make waves in the boxing world once again on December 13, as he takes on undefeated Petr Khamukov at the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston. The high-intensity middleweight bout will be streamed live on DAZN.
A Houston native, Taylor has been on a hot streak, remaining undefeated for nearly a decade—his last loss dating back to 2015 against Ladarius Miller. Taylor has built a reputation by defeating five undefeated fighters, earning the nickname “The Zero Thief.” This upcoming fight will be his third of 2024, following an impressive knockout victory over Roberto Garcia in August.
A Homecoming for Taylor in His Hometown
Currently trained by former world champion Shawn Porter, Taylor is fired up for the fight and has made his intentions clear on social media: “HOUSTON, WE’RE HERE!!! I wanted an undefeated fighter to face in front of my hometown!” Taylor is determined to claim the world championship, adding, “I WILL BE THE WORLD CHAMPION NEXT YEAR!”
Khamukov: Undefeated with Olympic Glory in His Corner
Petr Khamukov enters the ring with an undefeated record of 13-0, including six knockouts. A former Russian Olympic boxer at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Khamukov has honed his skills in Southern California and remains unbeaten. With recent victories over Vaughn Alexander and Esau Herrera de la Cruz, Khamukov is no stranger to tough competition.
Boxing fans can expect a fierce battle as these two determined fighters clash. For Taylor, this is a chance to prove himself on home turf. For Khamukov, it’s an opportunity to showcase his Olympic pedigree against a formidable opponent. This showdown is shaping up to be a must-watch, with both fighters eager to maintain their undefeated records and make a statement on the road to a world title shot.
