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Former Bantamweight Champion Invites Legend To Train

Previous bantamweight king Sean O’Malley is taking every precaution possible in preparation for his upcoming rubber match with Merab Dvalishvili this June.

Sean O’Malley Once on Top of Bantamweight Division Before Being Booted From Throne

At one point in time, Sean O’Malley was hailed as not only the best competitor in the bantamweight division, but also one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Suffering his first professional defeat to Marlon Vera in 2020, the Montana native embarked on a redeeming warpath through the rankings, defeating opponents like Raulian Paiva, Pedro Munhoz and Petr Yan.