Venue & Event Details
Location: Žalgiris Arena, Kaunas, Lithuania (capacity ~20,000)
Time: 9:00 AM ET / evening local time
Promotion: Unique & Talented Martial Artists (UTMA)
Title at Stake: EBU European Welterweight Championship
Injury Report
Kavaliauskas: No reported injuries; returns after a 202-day layoff since May 2025.
Molina: Healthy; last fought in August 2025, no reported issues.
Fighter Matchups
Egidijus Kavaliauskas (Lithuania, 37 years old)
Record: 24-3-1 (19 KOs)
Style: Aggressive pressure fighter, 79% KO rate
Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
Last Fight: Lost UD to Souleymane Cissokho (May 2025)
Notable Opponents: Terence Crawford (2019), Vergil Ortiz Jr. (2021)
Samuel Molina (Spain, 26 years old)
Record: 32-3-1 (15 KOs)
Style: Technical boxer, 47% KO rate, relies on movement and precision
Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
Last Fight: Majority Draw vs Anas Messaoudi (Aug 2025)
Notable Wins: Jordy Weiss (EBU Title, Oct 2024), Sandy Messaoud (Feb 2025)
Recent Form
Kavaliauskas: 2–2 in last 4, including losses to Cissokho and Ortiz Jr. Still dangerous with power but less active.
Molina: 3–1–1 in last 5, including EBU title win over Weiss. More active, though less proven at elite level.
Fight History & Stakes
Kavaliauskas: Former world title challenger, Olympic background, fighting in Lithuania for the first time as a pro.
Molina: Defending EBU champion, making his third defense of the belt. A win solidifies his European standing; a loss could derail his rise.
Betting Trends:
Kavaliauskas fights often end inside the distance (79% KO rate).
Molina tends to go the distance (53% of wins by decision).
Home advantage in Kaunas favors Kavaliauskas.
Reasoning: Kavaliauskas’ power and pressure should eventually break Molina down, though Molina’s movement and youth may keep him competitive early.
Final Take: This is a crossroads fight. Kavaliauskas seeks redemption and a final run at world-level relevance, while Molina aims to prove he belongs beyond the Spanish and European circuits. Expect fireworks in Kaunas, with the Lithuanian veteran favored to deliver a statement win.
FIGHT ODDS
Egidijus Kavaliauskas – 140
Samuel Molina + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025
