Libyan boxer Saad Al-Fallah is set to enter the ring in Italy this coming Saturday evening to face his Albanian counterpart, Albi Xhoxhaj (Albi Sura), in a decisive contest for the Mediterranean Boxing Championship title in the Light Heavyweight division. This bout forms the climax of the major evening organised by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
The global sanctioning body confirmed on its official platform that this eagerly awaited confrontation stands as the principal event of the tournament, with both athletes vying to secure the Mediterranean belt in a match anticipated to be fiercely competitive and exciting.
Al-Fallah enters the bout possessing a solid professional record featuring 9 victories, including 6 via knockout, against a solitary defeat. His opponent, Xhoxhaj, brings more extensive experience, boasting a record of 10 wins and one loss. Furthermore, Xhoxhaj has been crowned the Albanian national champion six times and secured a bronze medal at the 2006 World Youth Championships.