Youri Kalenga to Defend WBA Light-Heavyweight Title Against Denton Daley in November
Congolese boxer Youri Kalenga, the interim WBA light-heavyweight champion, is set to defend his title on November 15th in a highly anticipated bout near Toronto, Canada. His opponent will be Canadian fighter Denton Daley, marking a significant step in Kalenga’s rising career, according to reports from L’Equipe.
Should Kalenga secure victory in this match, he is poised to challenge Russian Denis Lebedev, the full WBA light-heavyweight champion, setting the stage for a potential unification showdown.
Denton Daley expressed admiration for his challenger, stating, “Youri is a true warrior. Instead of boxing ‘bells’ at home, he comes to Canada to face a real challenger. It shows that he is a true champion.”
Kalenga responded confidently, saying, “Daley is a good technician, but he has never faced an opponent like me. Once he feels my punch, he will lose his nerve.”
This fight promises to be a defining moment for both boxers as Kalenga seeks to cement his status on the global stage.
