Boxing Match Preview: Ryad Merhy (33-3-0, 27 KOs) vs. Andrej Pesic (15-3-1, 8 KOs)

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The main event of LLN Boxing Night features a high-stakes WBC Silver Bridgerweight title fight between Ryad Merhy (33-3-0, 27 KOs) and Andrej Pesic (15-3-1, 8 KOs). This pivotal clash takes place on June 14, 2025, at Centre Sportif du Blocry in Louvain La Neuve, Belgium, marking Pesic’s first career title fight.

Fight Details

Matchup: Ryad Merhy vs. Andrej Pesic

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: Approx. 2:00 PM PT (Main Event)

Venue: Centre Sportif du Blocry (Louvain La Neuve, Belgium)

Broadcast: TBD

Fighter Breakdown & Key Stats

Ryad Merhy (33-3-0, 27 KOs, Belgium)

Age: 32

Height: 5’11”

Reach: 71.3″

Stance: Orthodox

Fighting Style: Power puncher with aggressive combinations

Last Fight: Loss vs. Jared Anderson (April 2024)

Merhy is a former WBA cruiserweight champion, known for his knockout power and relentless pressure. He has fought elite competition, including Kevin Lerena and Tony Yoka, and boasts an 82% KO rate.

Andrej Pesic (15-3-1, 8 KOs, Serbia)

Age: 30

Height: 6’5″

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

Fighting Style: Technical boxer with counterpunching ability

Last Fight: Loss vs. Serhiy Radchenko (August 2024)

Pesic is a tall, rangy fighter, with a 53% KO rate and a style built around distance control and counterpunching. He has yet to face a fighter of Merhy’s caliber, making this a major step up in competition.

Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights

Head-to-Head: First meeting between Merhy and Pesic.

Game Strategy:

Merhy: Needs to apply early pressure, use his power shots, and force Pesic into defensive exchanges.

Pesic: Must stay composed, counter effectively, and avoid Merhy’s aggressive combinations.

FIGHT ODDS

Ryad Merhy       – 300

Andrej Pesic       + 220

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 13, 2025

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