Venue and Location
The event is at the ICC Sydney Theatre (branded as TikTok Entertainment Centre) in Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This modern, intimate venue is a favorite for No Limit Boxing, delivering excellent atmosphere and sightlines for major Australian cards.
Doors and early bouts begin around 7:00 PM AEDT. Main event ringwalks are expected around 10:00–10:30 PM AEDT, depending on undercard pacing. International times: approximately 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT (December 17) or 8:00 AM GMT.
Injury Report
No injuries reported for either fighter or across the main card. Both made weight comfortably at Tuesday’s weigh-in with no drama noted for this particular matchup.
Featured Matchup: Ahmed Reda vs. Jomar Paliwen (Super Lightweight, 8 Rounds)
A high-energy undercard bout pitting an undefeated Australian prospect against a tough, experienced international opponent.
Ahmed “The Prince” Reda (8-0-0, 4 KOs): 24-year-old orthodox fighter from Sydney, NSW. Stands 5’9″ with good reach and fluid combination punching. Highly regarded prospect with strong amateur background, known for speed, footwork, and growing power.
Jomar Paliwen (10-4-1, 6 KOs): Experienced Filipino warrior based in Australia/Philippines. Durable veteran with heavy hands and pressure style. Known for come-forward approach and ability to test prospects in gritty fights.
Recent Form
Reda: Perfect 8-0, continuing rapid rise on No Limit cards. Recent performances show improved finishing ability and composure under home pressure.
Latest wins include stoppages and dominant decisions against regional opposition.
Building momentum toward potential national title contention.
Paliwen: Battle-tested with mixed results against varying competition. Recent activity shows resilience and knockout threat.
Wins via KO in last couple of outings against journeymen.
Losses to higher-level prospects but always competitive and dangerous early.
Fight History
No previous meetings. This is a classic prospect-vs-gatekeeper matchup designed to test Reda’s development against a seasoned, heavy-handed opponent.
Pre-Fight Notes
Respectful buildup with both fighters acknowledging the step-up/test. Reda enters with strong home support, while Paliwen brings veteran savvy. No weigh-in incidents reported for this pairing.
FIGHT ODDS
Jomar Paliwen + 300
Ahmed Reda – 400
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 16, 2025
