Malik Zinad's Record

Last Modified May 23, 2024 04:12 GMT
Malik Zinad Record
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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.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocation
22Win22–0Jerome PampelloneMD1224 Apr 2024Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
21Win21–0Mickael DialloUD1011 Mar 2023Hall des Sports ULB Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
20Win20–0Ezequiel MadernaUD1026 Jun 2022Hall des Sports ULB Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
19Win19–0Islam TeffahiUD1018 Dec 2021Hall'O, Oberkorn, Luxembourg
18Win18–0Almir SkrijeljTKO3 (10), 0:5729 Aug 2021Claridge Events, Brussels, Belgium
17Win17–0Timur NikarkhoevKO9 (10), 1:1928 Mar 2021Claridge Events, Brussels, Belgium
16Win16–0Ondrej BuderaKO7 (8), 2:3831 Jul 2020Montekristo Estate, Luqa, Malta
15Win15–0Michal GazdikTKO2 (8), 0:3312 Oct 2019York Hall, London, England
14Win14–0John CortezDQ3 (6), 2:1125 May 2019InterContinental Malta, St. Julian's, Malta
13Win13–0Julio AcostaKO4 (6), 2:032 Mar 2019InterContinental Malta, St. Julian's, Malta
12Win12–0Stephane TchambaKO2 (8), 2:009 Feb 2019Verti Music Hall, Berlin, Germany
11Win11–0Jevgenijs AndrejevsTKO2 (4), 0:453 Mar 2018The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
10Win10–0Tsvetozar IlievTKO2 (6), 1:119 Dec 2017Corradino Sports Pavillion, Paola, Malta
9Win9–0Jermaine AsareKO1 (8), 2:1826 May 2017Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
8Win8–0Aleksandar KuvacTKO1 (8), 1:0825 Mar 2017Corradino Sports Pavillion, Paola, Malta
7Win7–0Beka AduashviliKO5 (12), 1:5318 Dec 2016Sportpalast, Bielefeld, Germany
6Win6–0Attila PalkoTKO6 (10), 2:5524 Sep 2016Tabor Hall, Maribor, Slovenia
5Win5–0Norbert SzekeresTKO1 (4), 1:5324 Jul 2016Gentlemen Fight Club, Budapest, Hungary
4Win4–0Claudio KraiemUD625 Jun 2016Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun, Malta
3Win3–0Petar MarkovicTKO2 (4)28 May 2016Gymnase Frédérique Bronquard, Reims, France
2Win2–0Richard VellaTKO2 (6), 1:237 Dec 2015Cottonera Sports Complex, Cospicua, Malta
1Win1–0Bogoljub BorisevTKO2 (6), 1:2230 Oct 2015Basketball Pavillion, Ta' Qali, Malta

Also Read: Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad Head-to-Head Record

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.

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