Boxing Match Preview: Leila Beaudoin (12-1-0, 0 KOs) vs. Elhem Mekhaled (17-3-0, 0 KOs)
Event: Mbilli vs. Sulecki Undercard
Title on the Line: WBO International Female Super Featherweight Title
Weight Class: Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Ring Walks (Approx.): 11:20 PM EST / 8:20 PM PT
This 10-round clash pits a rising Canadian prospect against a seasoned French contender in a stylistic battle of volume vs. resilience.
Fighter Breakdown
Leila Beaudoin (12-1-0)
Nationality: Canada
Stance: Orthodox
Age: 29
Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)
KO Wins: 0
Strengths:
Technical, disciplined boxer with solid fundamentals
Strong conditioning and work rate
Fighting on home soil, which could boost confidence
Concerns:
Lack of knockout power
Limited experience against top-tier opposition
Path to Victory: Beaudoin must use her jab, maintain distance, and outpoint Mekhaled with clean combinations and lateral movement.
Elhem “The Diamond” Mekhaled (17-3-0)
Nationality: France
Stance: Orthodox
Age: 34
Height/Reach: 5’5″ (165 cm) / 66.5″ (169 cm)
KO Wins: 0
Strengths:
Durable and experienced with a deep amateur pedigree
High-volume puncher with strong ring generalship
Proven against tougher competition
Concerns:
No knockout power
Has taken damage in recent fights
Path to Victory: Mekhaled will look to pressure Beaudoin, control the center of the ring, and win rounds through volume and aggression.
X-Factors
Experience Edge: Mekhaled has faced stiffer competition and may be more composed under pressure.
Home Advantage: Beaudoin will have the crowd behind her in Quebec City.
Stamina Battle: With both fighters lacking KO power, this could come down to who can maintain pace and accuracy over 10 rounds.
FIGHT ODDS
Leila Beaudoin – 160
Elhem Mekhaled + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 26, 2025
