Malik Zinad, born on January 22, 1994, in Tripoli, Libya, is an undefeated Libyan professional boxer who has carved out his name in the light heavyweight division. Nicknamed ‘The Trigger’ for his aggressive style and knockout power, Zinad has earned a powerful reputation in the light heavyweight division.
Zinad’s boxing journey began with an impressive amateur career in Libya, where his raw talent quickly became evident. After turning professional in 2016, Zinad gained a reputation for his relentless fighting grit and powerful punches, boasting an extraordinary knockout-to-win ratio of 80%. The most popular fight in his career was in March 2021, when he captured the IBO inter-continental light heavyweight title by defeating Belgian boxer Timur Nikarkhoev.
As of 2024, Zinad maintains an unbeaten record of 22 wins and no losses (22-0-0). His next headlining bout is scheduled for June 1, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will face the undefeated Dmitry Bivol. Zinad aims to cement his legacy further in the light heavyweight division by becoming the first boxer to defeat Bivol.
Malik Zinad Record
Malik Zinad maintains an undefeated professional record of 22 wins, with 16 coming by knockout, 5 by decision, and once via disqualification. Notable wins in his career include a dominant showing against Almir Skrijelj in 2021 and a victory over Jerome Pampellone in April 2024.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Jerome Pampellone | MD | 12 | 24 Apr 2024 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Mickael Diallo | UD | 10 | 11 Mar 2023 | Hall des Sports ULB Erasme, Brussels, Belgium |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Ezequiel Maderna | UD | 10 | 26 Jun 2022 | Hall des Sports ULB Erasme, Brussels, Belgium |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Islam Teffahi | UD | 10 | 18 Dec 2021 | Hall'O, Oberkorn, Luxembourg |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Almir Skrijelj | TKO | 3 (10), 0:57 | 29 Aug 2021 | Claridge Events, Brussels, Belgium |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Timur Nikarkhoev | KO | 9 (10), 1:19 | 28 Mar 2021 | Claridge Events, Brussels, Belgium |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ondrej Budera | KO | 7 (8), 2:38 | 31 Jul 2020 | Montekristo Estate, Luqa, Malta |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Michal Gazdik | TKO | 2 (8), 0:33 | 12 Oct 2019 | York Hall, London, England |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | John Cortez | DQ | 3 (6), 2:11 | 25 May 2019 | InterContinental Malta, St. Julian's, Malta |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Julio Acosta | KO | 4 (6), 2:03 | 2 Mar 2019 | InterContinental Malta, St. Julian's, Malta |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Stephane Tchamba | KO | 2 (8), 2:00 | 9 Feb 2019 | Verti Music Hall, Berlin, Germany |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jevgenijs Andrejevs | TKO | 2 (4), 0:45 | 3 Mar 2018 | The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Tsvetozar Iliev | TKO | 2 (6), 1:11 | 9 Dec 2017 | Corradino Sports Pavillion, Paola, Malta |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jermaine Asare | KO | 1 (8), 2:18 | 26 May 2017 | Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Aleksandar Kuvac | TKO | 1 (8), 1:08 | 25 Mar 2017 | Corradino Sports Pavillion, Paola, Malta |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Beka Aduashvili | KO | 5 (12), 1:53 | 18 Dec 2016 | Sportpalast, Bielefeld, Germany |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Attila Palko | TKO | 6 (10), 2:55 | 24 Sep 2016 | Tabor Hall, Maribor, Slovenia |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Norbert Szekeres | TKO | 1 (4), 1:53 | 24 Jul 2016 | Gentlemen Fight Club, Budapest, Hungary |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Claudio Kraiem | UD | 6 | 25 Jun 2016 | Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun, Malta |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Petar Markovic | TKO | 2 (4) | 28 May 2016 | Gymnase Frédérique Bronquard, Reims, France |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Richard Vella | TKO | 2 (6), 1:23 | 7 Dec 2015 | Cottonera Sports Complex, Cospicua, Malta |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Bogoljub Borisev | TKO | 2 (6), 1:22 | 30 Oct 2015 | Basketball Pavillion, Ta' Qali, Malta |
What weight class is Malik Zinad in?
Malik Zinad competes in the light heavyweight division, which is the 175-pound weight class. He is currently ranked number 2 by the IBF and number 10 by the Ring Magazine in this weight category. Zinad has an undefeated record, including victories over notable opponents like Russian prospect Timur Nikarkhoev and a third-round TKO win over Almir Škrijelj for the vacant WBC Mediterranean light heavyweight title.
Last Updated On May 23, 2024
FAQs
A. Malik Zinad holds a professional boxing record of 22-0-0.
A. Malik Zinad has won via KO on 16 occasions.
A. He is 30 years old.
A. Malik Zinad fights in the light heavyweight division in boxing.
A. No, Malik Zinad has never lost a bout in professional boxing.
