Noel Mikaelian to Face Badou Jack – The Ring

WBC cruiserweight world champion Badou Jack (28-3-3, 17 KOs) will face Noel Mikaelian (27-2, 12 KOs), according to The Ring.

Mikaelian steps in to replace the injured Ryan Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs). The bout is scheduled for May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the undercard for the high-profile clash between Saul Álvarez and William Scull.

Both Jack and Mikaelian last fought Ilunga Makabu:

– In February 2023, Badou Jack scored a TKO in the 12th round.

– In November of the same year, Noel Mikaelian stopped Makabu in the third round — TKO 3.