Ryad Merhy VS Kevin Lerena
Venue: BelgiumMandatory bout for the WBC Bridgerweight title (up to 101.6 kg)
On May 30, Belgium will host a title clash in the Bridgerweight division, where local contender Ryad Merhy (35–3, 29 KO, 83%) will face reigning WBC world champion Kevin Lerena (31–4, 15 KO, 48%).
Merhy currently holds the No. 1 position in the WBC world rankings, which secured him the status of mandatory challenger for the title.
For Lerena, this bout will mark a mandatory defense of his WBC belt. The South African champion has solid experience at the top level and continues to prove his status in high-profile fights. In 2025, Lerena faced Ukrainian boxer Serhii Radchenko, earning a stoppage victory.
Merhy enters the fight with one of the highest knockout ratios in the division and will benefit from fighting in front of his home crowd. His power and pressure could present a serious challenge for the champion.
