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Draft:Zak Chelli

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Zak Chelli
Born(1997-11-26)26 November 1997
Fulham, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish/Tunisian
Other namesLa Maravilla
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins15
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws1
No contests0

Zak Chelli (26 November 1997) is a British/Tunisian professional boxer and the current Commonwealth Boxing Council Super Middleweight Champion.[1].

Professional Career

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Chelli won his opening 7 professional contests before losing a unanimous decision in September 2019 against Welsh prospect Kody Davies[2].

2024

On January 1st 2024, Chelli beat Jack Cullen to win the Commonwealth Super Middleweight title at the Echo Arena, Liverpool[3] when Cullen was cut over the left eye in the 3rd round.

He is scheduled to face current BBBofC British Super Middleweight Champion, Callum Simpson in August, 2024[4]

Personal Life

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During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, Chelli paused his boxing career to teach Geography. He has a degree in business, management and marketing from the University of Surrey[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Champions – Male | COMMONWEALTH BOXING COUNCIL".
  2. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/812597
  3. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/771883
  4. ^ "Tickets Sold Out in Under 48 Hours for Chelli Vs Simpson". 21 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Zak Chelli: Super-middleweight went from teaching in lockdown to fighting for a British title". BBC Sport. 20 January 2024.