Daniel Dietz takes on Seun Salami in a six-round heavyweight clash on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba event. Dietz, a German knockout specialist with only one blemish on his record, looks to rebound from a recent setback against the undefeated Nigerian Salami, who steps up in competition for his international breakthrough. This bout features two power punchers, with Dietz’s height and experience potentially giving him the edge in a fight that could end early. As local talent in Germany, Dietz may enjoy crowd support, but Salami’s perfect record adds upset potential.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose arena, with a capacity of around 12,650, regularly hosts major boxing events and provides a vibrant atmosphere for European cards.
Ringwalks are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). As an undercard fight, it is expected to occur earlier in the event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter in the lead-up to the bout. Both Dietz and Salami are entering the fight at full health based on available news and updates. Any last-minute developments could shift the dynamics, but current indications suggest a clean bill for both camps.
Fighter Matchups
This heavyweight encounter pits two aggressive finishers against each other in a scheduled six-round bout. Dietz, at 6’8″ (2.04m) with an orthodox stance, relies on his towering reach and devastating power (93% KO rate) to overwhelm opponents early. Nicknamed “Triple D,” he excels in close-range exchanges but showed vulnerability in his lone loss via decision.
Salami, standing around 6’4″ and also orthodox, brings explosive athleticism and a 78% KO rate, focusing on body work and volume punching. Based in Austria but originally from Nigeria, he has dominated regional competition but faces a step-up against Dietz’s size and pro experience (16 bouts vs. Salami’s 9).
Key dynamics:
Size and Reach: Dietz’s height advantage could keep Salami at bay, forcing the underdog to close distance for his power shots.
Power vs. Durability: Both have high KO rates, but Dietz has more stoppages against tougher opposition; Salami has never been stopped.
Pace and Experience: Dietz’s 40 pro rounds give him an edge in going deep if needed, while Salami’s 25 rounds suggest he thrives in shorter, explosive fights.
This stylistic clash favors an early finish, but if it goes long, Dietz’s seasoning may prevail.
Recent Form
| Fighter | Record | KO% | Last Fight | Form Notes |
| Daniel Dietz | 15-1-0 | 93% | April 2025: Win vs. Jerome Speier | Bounced back with two straight wins after a December 2024 split decision loss to Granit Shala; high activity with 5 fights in 2024-2025, mostly first-round KOs. |
| Seun Salami | 9-0-0 | 78% | March 2025: Win vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko | Undefeated streak with 3 wins in 2024-2025; consistent finisher, but opponents have been regional level; last outing was a decision win. |
Dietz’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
April 2025: Win vs. Jerome Speier (Location: Not specified)
March 2025: Win vs. Adil Rusidi (Location: Not specified)
December 2024: Loss (Split Decision, 12 rounds) vs. Granit Shala (Location: Not specified)
May 2024: Win vs. Halim Haxhijaj (Location: Not specified)
December 2023: Win vs. Felix Langberg (Location: Not specified)
Salami’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
March 25, 2025: Win vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko (Multiversum, Schwechat)
April 24, 2024: Win vs. Marko Colic (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
September 23, 2023: Win vs. Marcelo Nascimento (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
April 23, 2023: Win vs. Srdan Govedarica (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
March 23, 2023: Win vs. Jan Torok (TrafoHalle, Baden)
Dietz shows resilience post-loss, while Salami maintains steady wins but lacks Dietz’s volume of activity.
Fight History
This marks the first professional encounter between Dietz and Salami. No prior amateur bouts or shared opponents are documented, making it a clean slate matchup without historical context.
Betting Trends
Data for this undercard bout is sparse, but trends in similar heavyweight matchups lean toward the favorite:
Heavy favorites (-300 or shorter) have won 80-85% of European undercard fights in the last two years, often by early stoppage.
FIGHT ODDS
Seun Salami + 250
Daniel Dietz – 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
