Ryan Rozicki will fight Badou Jack for the WBC cruiserweight title on May 3, 2025, in Saudi Arabia. Rozicki, the mandatory challenger, aims to secure victory after a draw in his last bout. The event will feature several prominent matches, including a championship fight headlined by Canelo Alvarez.
Ryan Rozicki, a boxer from Sydney Forks, is set to challenge for the World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight title in Saudi Arabia on May 3, 2025. He will face the reigning champion, Badou Jack, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. Jack has an impressive professional record of 28 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws with 17 knockouts, while Rozicki boasts a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 19 knockouts.
Rozicki expressed confidence ahead of the fight, stating, “My style of fighting hasn’t been seen in Saudi Arabia. I’m going to knock (Jack) out and end his boxing career. It’s that simple.” He has indicated ambitions to face other top fighters, including Jai Opetaia and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’, following his bout with Jack.
In his most recent outing in December, Rozicki fought Yamil Alberto Peralta for the WBC interim cruiserweight title; the match concluded in a controversial majority draw, with the title remaining vacant. Meanwhile, Badou Jack last competed in February 2023, where he scored a knockout victory over Junior Makabu to claim the title.
Rozicki’s promoter, Three Lions Promotions, has emphasized that this will be Rozicki’s third mandatory title shot as the WBC No. 1 challenger, making this opportunity significant. They had originally secured a date for the fight at Centre 200, but negotiations have since shifted the bout to Riyadh. Daniel Otter, representing Three Lions Promotions, expressed gratitude to various stakeholders for making the fight happen, stating, “Ryan is fighting on the biggest stage possible, and he is more than ready.”
The upcoming event will also feature a high-profile main card including Saul “Canelo” Alvarez versus William Scull for the unified super middleweight championship and other notable matches featuring Jaime Munguia and Martin Bakole. This fight card will be made available through DAZN pay-per-view for viewers.
Ryan Rozicki is poised to challenge Badou Jack for the WBC cruiserweight title on May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight marks a significant opportunity for Rozicki as he aims to secure a championship title after a prior draw in his last match. Promoter Daniel Otter has expressed confidence in Rozicki’s readiness for this major occasion, with additional notable matches slated to feature in the event. The outcome of this bout may pave the way for future high-stakes fights for Rozicki.
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