Raymond Muratalla (born January 15, 1997) is an American

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who has held the

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(IBF)

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title since June 2025.

Professional career

Muratalla made his professional debut in 2016. Muratalla won his first professional titles, winning the NABF and WBO Global Lightweight titles on May 20, 2023, against Jeremia Nakathila. Muratalla defended his belts against Diego Torres on November 4, 2023. On July 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Muratalla defeated Tevin Farmer by unanimous decision in a 10-round lightweight bout to retain his NABF title and win the vacant NABO title. Muratalla defeated

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by unanimous decision to win the vacant IBF interim lightweight title at

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on May 10, 2025. He was subsequently elevated to full champion status on June 9, 2025, following the retirement of reigning title holder

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Professional boxing record

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Professional career

Professional boxing record

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