Nathan Heaney is set to face the challenge of Sofiane Khati on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. The match will be contested over 10 rounds in the Middleweight division, with a weight limit of 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg).
Nathan Heaney
- Record: 18 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
- Knockouts: 6
- Age: 35
- Height: 6’0″
- Stance: Orthodox
Heaney steps into the ring with a solid record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 6 of his victories coming by knockout. Heaney is the older man by 2 years and holds a 1-inch height advantage over Khati. Heaney has fought 23 more professional rounds than his opponent, totaling 145 rounds.
In his last fight, Heaney lost to Brad Pauls by technical knockout in the 12th round of their BBBOC British Middleweight championship fight at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. Prior to that, he had a split draw with Pauls in their previous encounter. Heaney has also secured notable victories against Denzel Bentley, Jack Flatley (twice), and has been consistently active, fighting approximately every 5 months and 22 days.
Sofiane Khati
- Record: 17 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws
- Knockouts: 6
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’11”
- Stance: Orthodox
Khati enters the ring with a record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and no draws, also boasting 6 knockouts. Despite having a slightly higher knockout percentage (35%) compared to Heaney’s (33%), Khati will be facing an experienced and formidable opponent.
Fight Dynamics
Both fighters share an orthodox stance, and their professional experience is relatively equal, with Heaney having had two fewer fights but debuting 10 months earlier. This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, as both fighters bring their unique strengths and strategies to the ring.
The key to victory for Heaney may lie in his experience and ability to leverage his height advantage, while Khati will aim to capitalize on his power and precision. With Heaney’s recent loss and draw against Brad Pauls, he will be eager to prove himself and secure a decisive win.
Nathan Heaney – 770
Sofiane Khati + 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 7, 2025
