Shavkat Rakhmonov teases 2027 return

The Shavkat Rakhmonov saga has another wrinkle.

The often-injured longtime welterweight contender gave hope to fans that he could soon be ready to fight for the first time since 2024 after he shared an image to his Instagram Stories suggesting he’ll be back in action next year.

See the post below.

“Soon 2027,” Rakhmonov wrote, along with a clenched fist emoji.

Rakhmonov appears to be responding to rumors that circulated on social media over the weekend concerning his health, with unconfirmed reports claiming his ongoing battle with knee injuries hit another bump and that he would not be fighting again anytime soon. While Rakhmonov’s statement doesn’t guarantee anything, he at least appears to…