Sidelined by Injury: Souleymane Cissokho Postpones WBC Eliminator Against Egidijus Kavaliauskas
The highly-anticipated showdown between Souleymane Cissokho and Egidijus Kavaliauskas has hit a speed bump! Cissokho's hand injury during sparring has forced a postponement of their December 7 clash, much to the disappointment of fight fans.
Boxium Promotions, the event organizer, broke the news today, revealing that the event in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, will be rescheduled. In a statement, they emphasized the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the fighters: "The health and safety of our athletes remain our top priority."
The bout, which was set to be a WBC eliminator at welterweight, promised to be a thrilling encounter. Cissokho, a decorated Olympic gold medalist from Rio 2016, boasts an impressive record of 17-0 (9). On the other side, the seasoned 36-year-old Kavaliauskas, known as Mean Machine, brings his formidable 24-2-1 (19 KOs) record to the table.
While fans will have to wait a little longer for this epic showdown, the anticipation is sure to build as both fighters gear up for their rescheduled battle. Wishing Souleymane a speedy recovery and looking forward to the announcement of the new fight date!
