Boxing Match Preview: Leila Beaudoin (12-1-0, 0 KOs) vs. Elhem Mekhaled (17-3-0, 0 KOs)

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Event: Mbilli vs. Sulecki Undercard

Title on the Line: WBO International Female Super Featherweight Title

Weight Class: Super Featherweight (130 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Ring Walks (Approx.): 11:20 PM EST / 8:20 PM PT

This 10-round clash pits a rising Canadian prospect against a seasoned French contender in a stylistic battle of volume vs. resilience.

Fighter Breakdown

Leila Beaudoin (12-1-0)

Nationality: Canada

Stance: Orthodox

Age: 29

Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)

KO Wins: 0

Strengths:

Technical, disciplined boxer with solid fundamentals

Strong conditioning and work rate

Fighting on home soil, which could boost confidence

Concerns:

Lack of knockout power

Limited experience against top-tier opposition

Path to Victory: Beaudoin must use her jab, maintain distance, and outpoint Mekhaled with clean combinations and lateral movement.

Elhem “The Diamond” Mekhaled (17-3-0)

Nationality: France

Stance: Orthodox

Age: 34

Height/Reach: 5’5″ (165 cm) / 66.5″ (169 cm)

KO Wins: 0

Strengths:

Durable and experienced with a deep amateur pedigree

High-volume puncher with strong ring generalship

Proven against tougher competition

Concerns:

No knockout power

Has taken damage in recent fights

Path to Victory: Mekhaled will look to pressure Beaudoin, control the center of the ring, and win rounds through volume and aggression.

X-Factors

Experience Edge: Mekhaled has faced stiffer competition and may be more composed under pressure.

Home Advantage: Beaudoin will have the crowd behind her in Quebec City.

Stamina Battle: With both fighters lacking KO power, this could come down to who can maintain pace and accuracy over 10 rounds.

FIGHT ODDS

Leila Beaudoin                  – 160

Elhem Mekhaled             + 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 26, 2025

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