Prediction: Jun Yong Park inside the distance
Naurdiev is dangerous, no question — he’s been locked in lately, throws heavy with real intent, and if he lands clean, it’s a problem. But my pick is Jun Yong Park to get the win, and it comes down to two things: pressure and pace.
Park doesn’t give you time to breathe. He’s constantly moving forward, sticking behind his jab, ripping the body, and always mixing things up. It’s not just volume — it’s smart volume. He changes levels, switches targets, and throws in just enough takedown threats to keep you guessing. The dude is relentless. He doesn’t let the fight slow down, and against a guy like Naurdiev who likes to load up and reset after big shots, that’s a nightmare.
Naurdiev’s game is powerful but predictable. He loads up early, fires off with heat, but there’s no disguise to the attack. No feints, no layers, just straight-up blitzes. And when they don’t land, he can get stuck waiting, and that’s where Park takes over. Park’s boxing is clean — short, accurate punches down the middle, and with Naurdiev’s lack of head movement, those are going to land a lot. If Naurdiev doesn’t land something big early, he’s going to find himself getting eaten alive by straight shots and body work while backing up.
And the grappling? Park might not be a dominant wrestler, but he’ll mix it in just to mess with your rhythm. He’ll shoot when you expect a combo, clinch up when you want space, and that constant shift in gears wears guys out. Naurdiev’s best shot is to hurt Park early, but Park’s chin is solid and his gas tank is even better.