Umut Camkıran to face Croatian boxer Abel Pesut in WBC title match
Umut Camkıran, who has won 24 out of 24 fights, will face Croatian boxer Pesut, who has won all 17 of his victories by knockout, for the WBC Asia title in Istanbul on 13 December.
Camkıran will throw punches for the WBC title in Istanbul
One of Türkiye’s most consistent boxers in recent years, Umut Camkıran is preparing for one of the most important fights of his career. Having won all 24 fights since starting his professional career in 2013, with 22 of those victories coming by knockout, Camkıran will now face a similarly successful and very dangerous opponent.
Camkıran’s opponent at the boxing event to be held on Saturday night, 13 December, at the Selectum City Hotel in Ataşehir, Istanbul, will be Croatian boxer Abel Pesut, who has won 17 matches by knockout. The match will be for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia Heavyweight Championship belt and will be played over 10 rounds.
Two knockout machines face off
Both Camkıran and Pesut are known for their finishing power in the ring. The 34-year-old Camkıran has defeated only two opponents on points to his record, while knocking out the other 22. On the other hand, 36-year-old Croatian boxer Abel Pesut’s statistics are also quite impressive: Pesut has fought 18 matches, losing only one, and winning all 17 of his victories by knockout.
In light of these statistics, the match is not expected to last long. Both boxers are known for their aggressive fighting style and prioritise attack over defence. The boxing community is already calling this match a ‘guaranteed knockout’.
Camkıran rising in the world rankings
Umut Camkıran has managed to attract the attention of not only Türkiye but also the world boxing authorities. Following his victory against Todorche Cvetkov in Tunceli on 26 July, he rose to 24th place among 1,592 boxers in the WBC rankings. With this rise, Camkıran has surpassed notable names like Joe Joyce, Tony Yoka, and Jermaine Franklin. If he enters the top 15, he will earn the right to compete in a world championship match.
Having reached this point in his career with great diligence and discipline, Camkıran wants to seize this opportunity. In this fight, which holds great significance both for himself and for Turkish boxing, his goal remains clear and straightforward: to win by knockout.
Who is his opponent, Abel Pesut?
Abel Pesut is considered one of Croatia’s rising stars. With all 17 of his victories coming by knockout, Pesut is particularly known for his short fights. The Croatian boxer, who usually gains the upper hand over his opponents within the first four rounds, is known for his composure, powerful punches and physical strength.
Pesut aims to both win the WBC belt and secure his place in the world rankings against Camkıran. In this most critical test of his career, he will undoubtedly give his all. This significantly heightens the tension of the match.
Camkıran’s target: World championship
All eyes are now on Camkıran’s performance. This quiet but determined star of Turkish boxing will not only win a title if he defeats Pesut; he will also take a major step towards the pinnacle of world boxing. There is no turning back for Camkıran now. He faces a formidable opponent ahead and has the entire nation behind him.
Boxing night in Istanbul: 4 Superfights, 1 WBC Title Fight
The boxing night will be organised by RMO Boxing. Bilgehan Demir and Mustafa Özben will host the evening. The event will be broadcast worldwide live on PrimeFightHD.
Fightcard of the night:
Umut Camkıran vs Abel Pesut
WBC ASIA Heavyweight Gold Title
+91,7(+200Lbs)
10 Rnd x 3 Min
Şiar Özgül vs Kamronbek İskandarov
SuperLightweight
63,5Kg (140Lbs)
6 Rnd x 3 Min.
Eris Bajra vs Makaveli Mponji
Welterweight
66,7Kg (147Lbs)
6 Rnd x 3 Min.
Onurcan Kabayel vs Mike Hadley
Crusierweight
90,7Kg (199,9Lbs)
6 Rnd x 3 Min.
Samet Ersoy vs Norbert Szekeres
Crusierweight
90,7Kg (199,9Lbs)
4 Rnd x 3 Min
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