Two title fights and a battle of giants - highlights of the weekend's main bouts as November boxings starts with a bang!
We are sharing the most important details about the boxing events opening November 2023!
November 4th
Monte Carlo
Joe Cordina (16-0, 9 KOs) – Edward Vasquez (15-1, 3 KOs)
IBF Lightweight Title Fight
Vasquez is charged up and motivated. He talks about his collaboration with former world champion Poly Ayala, who serves as his motivation. Furthermore, Edward has not suffered a single defeat in four consecutive matches. However, the clear favorite is Cordina. The Brit remains undefeated, is one of the division's top contenders, and can potentially finish any fight with a single decisive blow.
Vasquez promises an action-packed fight, one filled with his relentless energy. It's a showdown in which the contrasting styles complement each other perfectly.
November 5th
Tahoe, USA
Efe Ajagba (18-1, 13 KOs) – Joseph Goodell (10-1-1, 9 KOs)
It might come as a surprise, but Ajagba and Goodell share a history. They crossed paths in the amateur ranks at a tournament in the UK, with Goodell emerging as the victor. This time, Ajagba is the clear favorite, though the danger looms for both fighters. Each punch could potentially bring an end to the showdown, regardless of which corner it comes from.
Miami, USA
Ilunga Makabu (29-3, 25 KOs) – Noel Gevorg Mikaelian (26-2, 11 KOs)
Vacant WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight
This marks Ilunga's second fight in 2023, and it's another title bout. His first took place in Saudi Arabia as part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury matchup, where he was defeated by Badou Jack via a technical knockout in the twelfth round.
Mikaelian, on the other hand, has remained undefeated since 2018. However, during this time, he has only engaged in three matches, none of which were against top-tier opponents. It appears that the 35-year-old Ilunga has a fairly high chance of regaining the title.
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