Boxing Match Preview: Tomas Salek (23-8-0, 14 KOs) vs. Brage Lange (9-0-0, 9 KOs)

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Venue: Sydbank Arena, Kolding, Denmark

Fight Night Start Time:

12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT (U.S.)

5:00 PM BST (UK)

2:00 AM AEST (Apr 26, Australia)

Broadcast: DAZN (worldwide)

Injury Report

No injuries or medical flags were reported for either fighter in the lead‑up to the event. (No injury notes in Champinon or Oddspedia listings.)

Tale of the Tape & Fighter Matchups

AttributeBrage LangeTomas Šálek
Record9‑0 (9 KOs)23‑8 (14 KOs)
Age2727
Height6’7½” (202 cm)6’3½” (192 cm)
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
NationalityNorwayCzech Republic
KO Rate100%61%
Loss Rate0%26%

Matchup notes:

Lange has a 4‑inch height advantage and a perfect KO record.

Šálek has 31 pro fights, giving him a massive experience edge.

Both are natural heavyweights with aggressive styles.

Recent Form

Brage Lange – Last 5

W (TKO) vs. Pedro Martinez – Mar 7, 2026

W (KO) – previous bouts all by stoppage

Tomas Šálek – Recent Form

Form takeaway: Lange is surging; Šálek is inconsistent but dangerous.

Fight History & Style Notes

Brage Lange

Undefeated with nine straight KOs.

Uses height and reach to control distance.

Strong finishing instincts; rarely lets opponents survive hurt moments.

Tomas Šálek

Veteran with fights across Europe.

Known for toughness and willingness to trade.

Has been stopped multiple times but also owns 14 KOs.

Betting Trends

Lange: 100% KO rate, undefeated.

Šálek: win/loss volatility; has struggled against taller punchers.

Market confidence overwhelmingly favors Lange.

FIGHT ODDS

Tomas Salek       + 500

Brage Lange       – 1000

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

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