This matchup pits the undefeated American knockout artist Brandun Lee (29–0, 23 KOs) against Argentina’s rugged veteran Elias Damian Araujo (22–5, 9 KOs). For Lee, it marks a return to the ring after nearly a year away, while Araujo looks to derail a rising star and reestablish himself on the global stage.
Brandun Lee: The Return of “White Magic”
Age: 26
Height/Reach: 5′10″ / 71″
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: La Quinta, California
Last Fight: UD win over Pedro Campa (April 2023)
Strengths:
Explosive Power: 79% KO rate with highlight-reel finishes.
Versatility: Can box at range or apply pressure with combinations.
Youth & Athleticism: Fast hands, sharp footwork, and improving defense.
Concerns:
Ring Rust: Nearly 12 months since his last bout.
Level of Opposition: Critics want to see him tested against top-10 contenders.
Elias Damian Araujo: The Argentine Spoiler
Age: 37
Height/Reach: 5′9″ / 69″
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Last Fight: KO2 win over Angelo Arguello (March 2025)
Strengths:
Experience: 169 rounds across 27 pro fights.
Toughness: Only stopped once (vs Raymond Muratalla in 2021).
Pressure Fighter: Brings volume and grit, especially early.
Concerns:
Recent Form: Lost 4 of his last 6 bouts, mostly against rising prospects.
Speed Disadvantage: May struggle with Lee’s timing and movement.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Brandun Lee | Elias Araujo |
| Record | 29–0–0 (23 KOs) | 22–5–0 (9 KOs) |
| Age | 26 | 37 |
| Height | 5′10″ (178 cm) | 5′9″ (175 cm) |
| Reach | 71″ (180 cm) | 69″ (175 cm) |
| KO % | 79% | 41% |
| Rounds Fought | 91 | 169 |
Keys to Victory
Lee:
Use his jab to control distance and set up power shots.
Stay patient—Araujo is durable and can drag fights into the trenches.
Shake off ring rust early and establish rhythm.
Araujo:
Close the gap and make it a phone-booth fight.
Target the body to slow Lee’s movement.
Survive the early rounds and test Lee’s conditioning late.
FIGHT ODDS
Brandun Lee – 8000
Elias Damian Araujo + 2200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
