The rising star, 18-year-old Curmel “Big Deal” Moton, has been added to the undercard of the Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal boxing event. He is scheduled to take on 36-year-old Russian boxer Nikolai Buzolin (9-8-1, 5 KOs) on July 6th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event will be broadcast live on Fanmio and PPV.com.
Despite receiving only two weeks’ notice for the upcoming match, Moton, dedicated to his training, was ready and excited to face the challenge.
Moton made his professional debut at 17 years old and secured victories by stopping his first two opponents in the opening round. In his third fight against the previously unbeaten Anthony Cuba, the match lasted longer than the first round, showing Moton’s growing skills.
Recognized as a protege of Floyd Mayweather, Curmel Moton is acknowledged for his strategic thinking in the ring, strong punches, well-timed strikes, and precise punching. In his recent battle against Cuba, Moton impressed with relentless pressure and a diverse offensive strategy.
Although he had some defensive shortcomings in the fight with Cuba, Moton proved his resilience and won by a unanimous decision. His focus now is on securing his fourth professional win on July 6th.
His opponent, Nikolai Buzolin, is an experienced fighter known for his tactics such as feints and stance changes. Moton, with a record of 3-0 and 2 KOs, is determined to finish the upcoming match early, believing in the adage that “boxing doesn’t pay overtime.”
