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Mustapha Zaouche looks to extend his undefeated professional boxing record in an eight-round contest against Gregorio Marcano.
The growth of combat sports in France has been highlighted in MMA events put on by the UFC and PFL. Meanwhile, the country's professional boxing scene is improving, which will be showcased at an event on Saturday, November 23.
One fighter to keep an eye on during the Bakary Samake vs. Wade Ryan undercard is Zaouche (15-0). The super middleweight has won four fights in 2024 and plans to continue his winning streak against Marcano (14-7-1).
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Marcano has been even more active than Zaouche by fighting eight times in the calendar year. Besides his lone loss in May, the Columbian boxer has secured six finishes in 2024 and established a five-fight winning streak.
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Marcano is taking a massive step up in competition against Zaouche, as all of his 2024 wins have been against winless opponents.
Samake vs. Wade will air live on ESPN+ starting at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CT. Follow along with Sportkeeda for live round-by-round updates of several fights from the event, including Zaouche vs. Marcano.
Watch Mustapha Zaouche and Gregorio Marcano face off before their upcoming fight below:
Mustapha Zaouche vs. Gregorio Marcano
Round 1:
Mustapha Zaouche vs. Gregorio Marcano is underway. The fighters exchange jabs to start. Marcano attempts to push forward with his jabs, including several to the body. Zaouche counters with sharper jabs that push his opponent back.
Zaouche throws out a heavy right hand that is blocked. Marcano attempts to put together a few combinations. Zaouche is increasing his forward pressure. Zaouche lands a DEVASTATING overhand right and Marcano crumbles to the canvas.
Marcano somehow survives and barely beats the count. Zaouche charges forward with a sharp body punch. Marcano falls to the ground. The referee steps in and calls the fight. What a performance by Zaouche!
Official Result: Mustapha Zaouche def. Gregorio Marcano by knockout (body punch). Round 1
