Moussa Gholam vs Lunga Sitemela Prediction: Moussa Gholam aims for a complete showdown at Yas Links, Abu Dhabi

On Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 22:00, a super featherweight bout will take place in Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, between Moussa Gholam and Lunga Sitemela. This matchup will dominate the main card. When Gholam lost to Elnur Samedov in 2022, it was the first loss he had in his professional career. The next year, the Moroccans recovered from this setback by defeating Abraham Montoya by unanimous decision. Sitemela, meanwhile, has won twice in a row via technical knockout.

Moussa Gholam - seeking to maintain his new found form

Moussa Gholam turned professional in April 2016. He has a record of 20-1 with 12 knockouts. Taking on the South African boxer is an opportunity that the 28-year-old fighter is eager to seize. In 2019, Gholam defeated Suriya Tatakhun via technical knockout or unanimous decision to claim the vacant GPP Championship. Prior to Gholam's injury, the first program was supposed to include a bout with Matias Rueda, a former world title challenger. The Moroccan-born boxer began training at the age of thirteen and has since fought in all but one fight in Spain. When Gholam lost to Elnur Samedov in 2022, it was the first loss he had in his professional career. The next year, the Moroccans recovered from this setback by defeating Abraham Montoya by unanimous decision. During his career, he fought some of the best fighters in the business, including Mauro Perouene, Brandon Oertel, Nukri Gamgebeli, Alex Rat Jr., and Victor Julio.

Lunga Sitemela - hopes to extend his winning streak

During 2016, Lunga Sitemela made the transition to the professional level. His record improved to 13-0 as he won national titles in the lightweight and junior lightweight categories. Defeating Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (UD 10) in Russia in March 2021 ended his undefeated record. Meanwhile, Lunga Sitemela enters this fight having won twice in a row by technical knockout. After re-establishing himself at 130 pounds with two victories at home, he is once again prepared to go up in weight class. He defeated Sibusiso Zingange in a 2022 super featherweight title bout despite suffering a dislocated shoulder. Lunga Sitemela successfully defended her title against Khanyile Bulana in the fourth round by technical knockout six months ago.

Expert Betting Tips

The featherweight clash between Moussa Gholam and Lunga Sitemela is scheduled to take place at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi, and it is expected to be a Main Card extravaganza. The technical dexterity of Gholam will be put to the test against Sitemela's power and winning momentum, which will undoubtedly result in an entertaining fight. There is a possibility that the battle will go on for a considerable amount of time, with Moussa Gholam having a minor advantage of winning by unanimous decision. A significant opportunity has presented itself to both of the fighters in this battle. On the other hand, despite the fact that I believe Gholam will have to exercise caution at the beginning of the fight, I believe that he will ultimately prevail by way of a unanimous decision after ten rounds.