Marku Suffers Defeat to Congo

On March 31st, at a tournament in Greenwich, United Kingdom, 31-year-old Albanian Florian Marku (13-0-1, 8 KOs) squared off against 31-year-old British boxer Chris Congo (14-2, 7 KOs). At stake was the IBO Inter-Continental welterweight title (up to 66.67 kg). Chris Congo secured victory by unanimous decision with the judges' scores reading 96-94, 96-93, and 98-92.

This defeat marks the first in Marku's professional career. For Congo, this fight was his first in 2024 and his first victory since a loss early in 2023, marking a significant turnaround and adding a noteworthy chapter to his boxing career.