Makabu defeats Cieślak and becomes the new WBC champion

In the fight for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title Ilunga Makabu (27-2, 24 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision win over previously undefeated Michał Cieślak (19-1, 13 KOs) on a temporary stage built especially for this event in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Makabu sent Cieślak to the canvas in the fourth round. In response Cieślak recorded in his asset a knockdown when Makabu touched the floor with his glove in the fifth round. After the competitive battle Makabu won with a score of 114-112, 115-111 and 116-111.