Oronzo Birardi meets Milosav Savic (note: commonly listed as Milosav, likely a variant of Miroslav) in an eight-round cruiserweight clash on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba event. Birardi, a promising German prospect with knockout power, aims to rebound strongly after his sole loss, while Savic, a battle-tested Serbian with a high KO rate but on a skid, seeks an upset. As a local fighter in Germany, Birardi may benefit from crowd support in what could be a stylistic battle of power punchers. This marks their first encounter, with Birardi’s youth and form making him a heavy favorite.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose venue seats approximately 12,650 and is a frequent host for major European boxing cards, offering an energetic atmosphere for hometown fighters like Birardi.
Ringwalks are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). As an undercard bout, it is slated for early in the event, which will be streamed live on DAZN.
Injury Report
No injuries or health concerns have been reported for either fighter in the buildup to the bout. Both Birardi and Savic are expected to enter the ring at full strength, with no recent withdrawals or training camp issues noted in available updates.
Fighter Matchups
This cruiserweight contest (200 lbs limit) is scheduled for eight rounds and features two orthodox power punchers with contrasting trajectories. Birardi, at 6’1½” (187 cm), holds a height and likely reach advantage over Savic’s 5’11” (180 cm) frame, allowing him to control distance with jabs and set up his heavy hooks. Nicknamed “Lo Stallone,” the 25-year-old Birardi (born May 13, 2000) brings youth, athleticism, and a 67% KO rate, focusing on body shots to break down opponents. Savic, 31 (born October 15, 1994), compensates with experience (20 bouts) and a 78% KO rate, relying on aggressive pressure and uppercuts in close quarters, though his durability has been questioned in recent stoppages.
Key dynamics:
Power Exchange: Both boast high KO rates, but Birardi’s technical edge could lead to a mid-fight breakdown if Savic tires from his losing streak.
Shared Opponent Insight: Both lost to Aloys Junior (Youmbi)—Savic via quick TKO in Round 1 (Feb 2024), Birardi via unanimous decision over 10 rounds (Aug 2024)—highlighting Birardi’s better resilience.
Pace and Stamina: Savic’s volume could test Birardi early, but the German’s home advantage and youth favor him in later rounds.
The matchup leans toward Birardi exploiting his size for a decision or late stoppage.
Recent Form
| Fighter | Record | KO% | Last Fight | Form Notes |
| Oronzo Birardi | 9-1-0 | 67% | Mar 29, 2025: UD win vs. Viktor Chvarkou (6 rds) | Rebounded from sole loss with a decision win; 4 of last 5 victories, including back-to-back first-round TKOs in 2023; strong finisher but went distance in recent bouts. Active with 3 fights in 2024-2025. |
| Milosav Savic | 9-10-1 | 78% | May 9, 2025: TKO loss vs. Michiel Partoens (R3, 2:31) | On a 5-fight losing streak since 2023, all against rising prospects; high KO rate in wins but vulnerable to stoppages (4 of 5 losses by TKO); limited activity with 3 fights in 2024-2025. |
Birardi’s Recent Fights:
Mar 29, 2025: Win UD vs. Viktor Chvarkou (6 rds)
Aug 17, 2024: Loss UD vs. Aloys Junior (10 rds)
May 11, 2024: Win PTS vs. Milans Volkovs (8 rds)
Dec 1, 2023: Win TKO R1 (3:00) vs. Israel Duffus
Jan 21, 2023: Win TKO R1 (1:32) vs. Michel Mbone
Savic’s Recent Fights:
May 9, 2025: Loss TKO R3 (2:31) vs. Michiel Partoens
Feb 1, 2025: Loss TKO R3 (1:05) vs. Lucas Roehrig
Nov 2, 2024: Loss DEC (6 rds) vs. Armend Xhoxhaj
Feb 10, 2024: Loss TKO R1 (1:02) vs. Aloys Junior
Oct 7, 2023: Loss TKO R3 (0:38) vs. Roman Fress
Birardi shows better consistency, while Savic’s form suggests defensive issues.
Fight History
This is the first professional matchup between Birardi and Savic. No amateur history or common fights beyond their shared losses to Aloys Junior are documented, making it a fresh test without prior bad blood.
Betting Trends
Data is limited for this undercard fight, but patterns in comparable cruiserweight bouts favor the chalk:
Heavy favorites (-1000 or shorter) have won 85-90% of European undercard matchups over the past three years, frequently by decision in longer-scheduled fights.
FIGHT ODDS
Miroslav Savic + 850
Oronzo Birardi – 1700
Boxing Match Preview: Miroslav Savic (9-10-1, 7 KOs) vs. Oronzo Birardi (9-1-0, 6 KOs)Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
