Boxing Match Preview: Sulaiman Segawa (17-5-1, 6 KOs) vs. Bryan Acosta (20-1-0, 8 KOs)
Venue & Fight Night Details
Event: ProBox Fight Night: White vs. Tellez
Location: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C., USA
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Main Card Start: 9:00 PM ET
Estimated Ring Walks: ~10:00 PM ET (subject to undercard durations)
Rounds: 10, Featherweight (126 lbs / 57.2 kg)
Broadcast: ProBox TV (global streaming)
Injury Report
Sulaiman Segawa: No reported injuries; fighting in his adopted home region of Maryland/D.C.
Bryan Acosta: No reported injuries; first fight since February 2025 loss to Ramon Cardenas.
Recent Form
Sulaiman Segawa:
Last 5: L‑W‑L‑W‑W
Notable: Beat Ruben Villa in July 2024; lost to Bruce Carrington (Sept 2024). Known for durability and awkward rhythm.
Bryan Acosta:
Last 5: L‑W‑W‑W‑W
Notable: Only career loss came in last fight vs. Ramon Cardenas (Feb 2025). Previously unbeaten with solid wins in Mexico and the U.S.
Key Matchups
Home Advantage (Segawa) vs. Youth & Momentum (Acosta)
Segawa: Fighting close to home, crowd support could lift output.
Acosta: Seven years younger, fresher legs, eager to rebound from first loss.
Style Clash:
Segawa: Defensive, counter‑punching style; uses angles and jab to frustrate.
Acosta: More aggressive, combination‑puncher, likes to dictate pace.
Durability vs. Pressure:
Segawa: Never stopped in 23 pro bouts.
Acosta: Will test that chin with steady pressure and body work.
Series History
First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.
Common Opponents: None.
Betting Trends
Segawa: 4 of last 5 wins by decision; fights often go the distance.
Acosta: 6 of last 8 wins by decision; only 1 stoppage loss in career (none).
Style Matchup: Both have moderate KO rates — distance fight favored.
Fight Outlook
This is a make‑or‑break fight for both men: Segawa can re‑establish himself as a fringe contender with a win in front of a home crowd, while Acosta needs to prove his February loss was a learning experience, not a ceiling. Expect a tactical, high‑volume bout with momentum swings — and the judges likely deciding the outcome.
FIGHT ODDS
Sulaiman Segawa – 170
Bryan Acosta + 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025