Ermal Hadribeaj W12 Bakary Samaké. ... Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany saw a minor upset as experienced Ermal Hadribeaj scored a victory over touted French junior middleweight Bakary Samaké. Both men entered the WBC eliminator with undefeated records. In an intriguing and technical twelve-round fight, Hadribeaj neutralized the 22 year-old Frenchman’s pressure and speed, to secure an important victory that raises him to the level of title contender in the 154-pound division. The Albanian-American, now 23-0-1,displayed experience, rhythm control, and excellent distance management to prevail in a high-level bout. Samaké (19-1) was considered one of the brightest prospects in European boxing, but failed to impose himself, while Hadribeaj responded with composure and precision during the key moments of the contest. The fight maintained a high pace from start to finish and showcased the competitive level of both fighters.

 

ADDITIONAL RESULTS

 

Heavyweight Mourad Aliev earned a unanimous decision victory over Raphael Akpejiori.

 

WBC Grand Prix finalist Muhamet Qamili defeated Alessangel Mayora by unanimous decision in a junior lightweight contest.

 

Ahmed Krnjic, who reached the Grand Prix final in the heavyweight division, inflicted a second-round knockout victory on Bojan Cestic, delivering one of the most explosive performances of the night.

 

Luis Vela defeated Oussama Kebdani by unanimous decision in a junior welterweight bout.