Jordy Weiss (31-0-1, 3 KOs), the undefeated champion from Mayenne, is set to defend his European championship belt on March 9 in Caen, facing off against Poland's Michal Lesniak (17-2-1, 4 KOs). This matchup is notable as it marks Lesniak's first fight outside of his home country, positioning Weiss as the favorite in this encounter.
Weiss, who has a record without a defeat, captured the European championship on October 31 in Laval against Meriton Karaxha. His upcoming defense against Lesniak represents a deviation from the expected, as he was initially slated to fight the official challenger, Jon Miguez. However, due to Miguez’s withdrawal in October, Weiss has been granted a derogation to face Lesniak, the 15th-ranked contender by the EBU.
“The hardest part is not taking that belt, it’s keeping it,” Weiss remarked, emphasizing his commitment to proving himself and aiming for higher accolades in the boxing world. His determination is evident as he returned to training just 10 days after his victory over Karaxha, ready to tackle the challenges Lesniak presents.
Lesniak, a seasoned fighter with all his professional bouts since 2015 taking place in Poland, brings a solid track record and a reputation as a puncher to the ring. Weiss acknowledges the threat posed by Lesniak, noting his aggressive style and likening him to other formidable opponents he has faced.
Fight card:
▪️Jordy Weiss vs. Michal Lesniak, 12 rounds, for Weiss’ European welterweight title ▪️Sabrina Flamand vs. Romane Geffray, 10 rounds, female junior featherweight ▪️Leonardo Mosquea vs. Sadok Sebki, 8 rounds, cruiserweight ▪️Joseph Meyobene vs. Cedrick Peynaud, 6 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Jeremy Roulleau vs. Theone Adenet-Louvet, 4 rounds, middleweight
