Muhammad Waseem is set to fight Sabelo Cebekhulu at the Hotel Intercontinental in St Julians, Malta. The match is the main event with the WBF World Bantamweight Title on the line.
Muhammad Waseem, a seasoned professional in flyweight boxing from Pakistan, started his pro career in 2015 and boasts a current record of 12 wins and 2 losses. His last ring appearance was a defeat by unanimous decision to Sunny Edwards in March 2022. On the other hand, South Africa’s Sabelo Cebekhulu turned professional in 2019 and maintains an undefeated streak of 7 wins. His latest bout saw him triumph over Layten Gloss by TKO in July 2023. Although relatively new to the scene compared to Waseem, Cebekhulu’s winning streak could pose a surprising challenge.
Muhammad Waseem faces Sabelo Cebekhulu for the WBF World Bantamweight Title.
Muhammad Waseem, a professional since 2015, has acquired a record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 8 knockouts. His last match was a loss to Sunny Edwards who has an extensive win record. Given Waseem’s experience and high knockout rate compared to Edwards, he seems well-prepared against Cebekhulu in terms of clinching hard hits.
Sabelo Cebekhulu turned professional in 2019 and so far remains unbeaten with 7 wins. His last victory was by TKO against Layten Gloss who had several defeats. Despite this lighter competition, Cebekhulu’s undefeated streak could show potential yet untested resilience against a seasoned fighter like Waseem.
Renke Wittke faces Juan Camilo Novoa in a heavyweight clash.
Renke Wittke, also known as "Drago," turned pro in April 2024 and has maintained a perfect record with three wins by knockout. He last defeated Giorgi Kopadze, who had a less impressive record. Given Wittke’s streak of quick finishes against relatively inexperienced opponents, his raw power could pose a challenge for Novoa but his lack of deep experience might be an issue.
Juan Camilo Novoa, "La Boa," brings extensive experience to the ring with 32 wins, 29 by knockout since turning pro in 2005. He recently knocked out Remberto Zapata, an opponent with a lower-tier record. Given his seasoned background and proven resilience, he could leverage his experience against Wittke’s lesser-tested strength.
Andrei Cristian Florian is set to fight Jose Miguel Torres in a light heavyweight matchup. No belts are on the line.
Andrei Cristian Florian, who turned pro last December, holds an undefeated record of 6 wins, no losses, and a 50% knockout rate. His last victory was a unanimous decision against Milos Janjanin, who has struggled extensively in his career. Florian's consistent wins against less successful fighters might give him an edge against the experienced but older Torres.
Jose Miguel Torres, a seasoned fighter with 59 fights, stands at 38 wins and 21 losses. Torres recently won by TKO against Carlos Perez but lost by KO to the stronger Mike Keta before that. Despite being more experienced, Torres’s recent mixed outcomes suggest a potential vulnerability when facing the youthful vigor and unblemished record of Florian.
Quaise Khademi faces Jeison Cervantes in a bantamweight clash.
Khademi turned professional in 2017, building a record of 11 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws with 4 knockouts. In September, he won against Yin Caicedo, who had a significantly less favorable fight record. Given Cervantes' similar level of experience but higher loss count, Khademi's balanced record suggests he might have the upper hand in this fight.
Cervantes began his professional career in 2010 and holds a record of 14 wins, 35 losses, and 3 draws with 6 knockouts. His last bout resulted in a loss to Rakyb Mohamed Radji, who remains undefeated but less experienced. Against Khademi’s mixed recent performances but stronger win-to-loss ratio, Cervantes may face challenges due to his high number of career losses.
Kerim Agius takes on Valentin Marku with no titles on the line.
Kerim Agius, a professional since 2023 with an undefeated record of 2 wins and 2 draws in the bantam division, fights orthodox. His recent draw against Kurtis Wiggins, an almost equal fighter by record, shows his competitive spirit. Facing Marku who shares a similar start to his career could result in another close contest.
Valentin Marku turned pro in 2023 and has accumulated a record of 3 wins and 3 losses fighting southpaw. His recent loss to Brad Coley, an undefeated fighter, highlights the challenges of facing higher caliber opponents. Given Agius's similar early career pattern but fewer defeats, Marku may find himself at odds again in this matchup.
Christian Schembri faces Srdjan Nikolic in a middleweight clash.
Christian Schembri, turning pro in 2015, has a fight record of 24 wins, 11 losses, and 1 draw with eight KO wins. He last lost to Elton Azzopardi with a smaller fight experience compared to him. Facing Nikolic, who has more defeats and less power in the ring, points to a promising match for Schembri due to his greater experience and track record in tougher bouts.
Srdjan Nikolic turned professional in 2022 and has recorded 4 wins and 9 losses. His last few fights include losses to opponents with significantly better records. His recent opponents have been tough, indicating challenges when facing experienced fighters like Schembri. Despite his underdog status, matching up against a higher-caliber opponent like Schembri could be a stern test where he'll seek to overcome odds from his past battles.
Steve Martin will face Vladimer Janezashvili in a super welterweight bout.
Steve Martin turned pro in 2010 and boasts a record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws with a knockout percentage of 63.16%. After back-to-back unanimous decision wins against experienced fighters, his skill set appears refined for matching up well against Janezashvili, who has been struggling in recent fights.
Vladimer Janezashvili started his professional career in 2013 and holds a record of 16 wins, 21 losses, and 1 draw with a knockout rate of 56.25%. He recently suffered three consecutive lossess by knockout to comparatively outmatched opponents than Martin. This pattern might indicate difficulties facing another tough opponent like Steve Martin.
Brandon Borg faces Giorgi Tevdorashvili in a cruiserweight bout.
Brandon Borg turned professional in 2015 and has an 11-fight record with 10 wins, including 3 by knockout. He last fought Eduardo Giustini in December 2022, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss. Given Borg's recent opponents' stronger records and successes compared to Giorgi's frequent losses, Borg appears likely to make a comeback against Tevdorashvili.
Giorgi Tevdorashvili, having debuted in 2008, brings a wealth of experience with over 56 bouts, though his record shows more losses (39) than wins (11). Tevdorashvili was knocked out by Angelo Morejon in his last bout in May 2024. Facing an opponent with Lee deficits like Giorgi could give him difficulty bouncing back against Borg.
Scott Forrest faces Leon Maric in a cruiserweight bout.
Scott Forrest turned pro in 2022 and holds an undefeated record of six wins, half by knockout. His last win was against Yury Bykhautsou, who had a less successful record of 10 wins and 31 losses. Forrest’s consistent performance against seasoned opponents suggests he might find an edge over Maric due to his experience with tougher competition.
Leon Maric, with a pro career starting in 2020, has a mixed record of 11 wins and 13 losses, with six wins coming by knockout. His recent loss to Xhuzepe Jaka, an undefeated fighter with seven victories, highlights challenges against higher caliber opponents. Given Forrest’s similar undefeated streak, Maric may face difficulties overcoming Forrest’s momentum and skill advantage.
Steven Ferguson faces Milos Janjanin in a light heavyweight clash.
Steven Ferguson, new to the pro scene since 2023, boasts an undefeated record of 3-0, all by knockout. He last faced Milos Janjanin with no official result yet given. Against past competition such as Akilan Annadurai, Ferguson demonstrated significant power; his upcoming repeat fight with Janjanin likely offers him an advantage due to his consistent knockout ability facing the same opponent whose overall record shows high losses.
Milos Janjanin holds a vast more experience since starting in 2013 but has a troubling record of 16 wins against 63 losses. He recently lost by unanimous decision to Andrei Cristian Florian among others; this fight pattern continues across his latest bouts, raising concerns about his abilities against fighters with powerful strikes like Ferguson especially given their prior encounter's outcome is pending.
Substantial challenges lie ahead for Janjanin given these match dynamics contrasting experience with efficacy.
Theon Camilleri will face Mikheil Gabinashvili in a super light class bout.
Theon Camilleri, turning pro in 2016, holds an undefeated record of 8 wins, including 2 by knockout. He last defeated Alex Csurka, who had an even win-loss record and a stronger knockout percentage. Given Camilleri's consistent performance against more experienced fighters, he likely holds the advantage heading into this fight.
Mikheil Gabinashvili started his career in the same year as Camilleri but has a record of 9 wins and 43 losses. His last match was a loss to newcomer Tautuatemaeva Dauphin. Gabinashvili’s frequent losses, particularly against less experienced opponents, suggest he might struggle against the undefeated Camilleri in their upcoming contest.
Lydon Chircop faces Giorgi Gachechiladze with no titles on the line.
Lydon turned pro in 2015 and boasts a record of 6 wins, 1 loss. His knockout rate is impressive at over 66%. He lost to undefeated Josh Padley by retirement in his last bout. Considering Padley's strong record, Lydon faces a less formidable opponent in Giorgi, suggesting he may have a tactical advantage due to his decisive knockout power.
Giorgi Gachechiladze turned professional back in 2007 and has a struggle-heavy record with 16 wins and 54 losses. Having primarily faced strong opponents recently, including an undefeated Marc Baro, Giorgi lost his last three fights by points and technical knockout. Against Lydon, who has a high KO rate but fewer bouts, Giorgi’s vast experience might not be enough given his recent form and lower win ratio.
Ethan Brown takes on Achiko Odikadze in a super light division fight, with no titles at stake.
Ethan Brown started his professional career in 2022, showcasing an unbeaten record with five wins and one knockout, reflecting a 20% KO rate. In his last match against Achiko Odikadze, the bout ended without a decision. Considering Brown faced Kasey Bradnum before, who has a much less impressive record than Odikadze, this rematch might not tilt easily in Brown's favor despite his undefeated status.
Achiko Odikadze turned pro in 2015 and holds a fight record of 23 wins and eight KOs from 58 bouts. His recent fights include losses against newer but strong opponents like Ruben Hovakimiyan and Rexhildo Zeneli. While his experience far exceeds Brown’s, his high loss rate might work against him. This fight offers Odikadze an opportunity to leverage his extensive ring experience against the comparatively inexperienced Brown.
Todorche Cvetkov faces Davit Gogishvili in a heavyweight boxing match.
Todorche Cvetkov, a newcomer from Macedonia with a sharp record since his debut in April 2024, boasts five wins, zero losses, and four knockouts. His latest victory came over Jovan Karanovic via retirement. Given that his previous opponents had weak records with high losses, Davit presents a more seasoned by significantly underperforming challenge which might extend Todorche's winning streak with potential ease given the power he carries into the ring.
Davit Gogishvili, hailing from Georgia, holds an extensive yet shaky record of 18 wins and 21 losses since 2006. His latest bouts include three consecutive losses by knockout to younger and less experienced fighters. Facing Cvetkov signifies another daunting task against a rising fighter with momentum and power. Davit’s history of susceptibility to knockouts and fighting less formidable prior opposition suggests he might struggle considerably in this bout.
Clarence Goyeram faces Giorgi Gotchoshvili in a super welter class bout.
Clarence Goyeram turned pro in 2017 with an undefeated record of 5 wins, no losses, and 3 knockouts. He won his last fight against Francis Gakpetor, who had a less impressive record, featuring more losses than wins. This suggests Clarence could have the upper hand against Giorgi, given his streak of wins against varied competitors.
Giorgi Gotchoshvili has a professional record consisting of 10 wins, 26 losses, and 4 knockouts since debuting in 2013. His last encounter resulted in a loss to Enzo Marguerite, a newcomer still proving his prowess. Giorgi’s experience with tougher competitors might not be enough to ensure success against Clarence's undefeated momentum.
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