Venue: TBA (European venue expected — likely Germany or Switzerland)
Start Time: Approx. 7:00 PM CET / 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Broadcast: Regional European PPV + International Streaming
VENUE & EVENT CONTEXT
While the official venue has not yet been formally announced, the bout is expected to take place in Central Europe, where both fighters have competed frequently. The event is part of a mid‑spring card featuring rising European contenders and fringe world‑level prospects.
Ring Size: Typically 20–22 ft for this promotion Judging: Standard 10‑point must system Rounds: 10‑round contest (non‑title)
INJURY REPORT
Suray Mahmutovic
- Status: Healthy
- Camp Notes: No reported injuries; sparring volume high
- Concerns: Historically susceptible to cuts over left eye
Raphael Monny
- Status: Healthy
- Camp Notes: Conditioning reportedly improved
- Concerns: Occasional hand soreness in past camps, but cleared for fight week
Impact: Both fighters enter with clean bills of health, meaning conditioning, pace, and tactical execution will decide the fight.
FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
Suray Mahmutovic
- Style: Pressure fighter / mid‑range volume puncher
- Strengths:
- High work rate
- Strong body‑punching
- Durable chin
- Excellent inside fighting
- Weaknesses:
- Can be hit clean early
- Footwork sometimes linear
- Slow starter
Raphael Monny
- Style: Counter‑puncher / technical boxer
- Strengths:
- Sharp jab
- Good timing on counters
- Efficient movement
- Strong defensive responsibility
- Weaknesses:
- Lower output
- Can be backed up to ropes
- Struggles with pressure fighters
RECENT FORM
Suray Mahmutovic — Last 5 Fights
- 3–2 record
- Wins via pressure and attrition
- Losses came against slick movers who slowed the pace
- Improved stamina in last two outings
Raphael Monny — Last 5 Fights
- 4–1 record
- Three wins by decision, one by late stoppage
- Only loss came via split decision
- Has shown improved ring IQ and patience
Trend: Mahmutovic has fought tougher opposition recently, but Monny has been more consistent.
FIGHT HISTORY
This is the first meeting between Mahmutovic and Monny.
However, both have fought similar opponents:
- Mahmutovic tends to overwhelm mid‑tier boxers with pressure
- Monny has outboxed several pressure fighters but struggled when forced into high‑volume exchanges
Stylistic Note: This is a classic pressure vs. counter‑puncher matchup.
KEY MATCHUP FACTORS
1. Pace of the Fight
- Mahmutovic wants a high‑volume, inside‑fighting war
- Monny wants a controlled, jab‑heavy, mid‑range chess match
2. Ring Generalship
- Larger ring favors Monny
- Smaller ring favors Mahmutovic
3. Early Rounds
- Mahmutovic starts slow
- Monny starts fast
- Expect Monny to bank early rounds unless pressured immediately
4. Durability
- Mahmutovic has never been stopped
- Monny has been hurt to the body in past fights
BETTING TRENDS
Suray Mahmutovic
- 5 of last 6 fights have gone the distance
- 4–1 as a betting favorite
- Wins 70% of rounds in fights where he lands 25+ body shots
Raphael Monny
- 7 of last 8 fights have gone the distance
- 3–2 as an underdog
- Wins 80% of rounds where he lands 30+ jabs
Matchup Trends
- Pressure fighters have historically beaten Monny
- Technical boxers have historically beaten Mahmutovic
- Both fighters rarely score knockouts at this level
FIGHT ODDS
Suray Mahmutovic + 325
Raphael Monny – 480
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 9, 2026
