ULDEDAJ REMAINS KING OF THE WORLD!

London, England – Albanian boxer Juergen Uldedaj continued his remarkable rise on the international boxing stage by successfully defending his IBO Cruiserweight World Championship with a unanimous-decision victory over Austine Nnamdi at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.

After 12 hard-fought rounds, all three judges scored the bout 115-113 in favor of Uldedaj, allowing the Albanian champion to retain his world title in a highly competitive contest.

The fight underwent a last-minute change when the original challenger, Muhsin Cason, failed a pre-fight medical examination. As a result, Nnamdi stepped in as a replacement with only two days' notice. Despite the short preparation time, the challenger delivered a determined performance and tested the champion throughout the fight.

However, Uldedaj's experience, discipline, and technical skills proved decisive in the crucial moments, helping him secure the first successful defense of the world title he won in October 2025.

Following the victory, the Albanian champion shared his emotions with supporters:

"Dear friends, with great pride, I can announce that tonight I successfully defended my IBO Cruiserweight World Title, winning by unanimous decision at the OVO Arena Wembley. After months of preparation, sacrifice, and dedication, I have achieved another important milestone in my career. Every fight presents a new challenge, and every victory is the result of the hard work of an entire team."

Uldedaj also thanked his team, family, sponsors, and supporters for standing by him throughout his journey.

"I would like to thank my team, my family, my sponsors, and all the supporters who have been with me every step of the way. Your trust and support mean a great deal to me."

Representing Albania on the world stage remains a source of immense pride for the champion.

"There are no words to describe the pride I feel in representing Albania on the world stage. Tonight, we celebrate another success, but our focus remains on the challenges that lie ahead."

With this victory, Juergen Uldedaj further strengthens his reputation as one of Albania's most successful athletes on the international stage and sends a clear message to future challengers:

"And still... the IBO Cruiserweight World Champion!