Boxing Match Preview: Bruce Carrington (15-0-0, 9 KOs) vs. Mateus Heita (14-0-0, 9 KOs)

Two undefeated fighters collide at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City as Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington takes on Mateus “The Beast” Heita for the vacant WBC interim featherweight title. With both men boasting perfect records and knockout power, this co-main event promises high drama and championship implications.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Bruce Carrington	Mateus Heita
Age	28	28
Record	15-0-0 (9 KOs)	14-0-0 (9 KOs)
Height	5′8″	N/A
Reach	72″	N/A
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Nationality	USA	Namibia
Titles Held	WBO Inter-Continental, NABF, WBC Silver	WBO African Featherweight

Bruce Carrington – The Polished Prospect

Strengths:

Elite amateur pedigree (255–31 record)

Slick footwork, sharp jab, and defensive awareness

Versatile offense with body-head variation

Recent Form:

TKO win over Enrique Vivas (Mar 2025)

UD wins over Dana Coolwell and Patrick Teixeira

Majority decision over Sulaiman Segawa (controversial)

Carrington has been groomed for stardom by Top Rank and ESPN, with multiple appearances at MSG. His ability to control range and pivot out of danger makes him one of the most complete featherweight prospects. This fight is seen as a stepping stone toward a full WBC title shot against Rey Vargas or Carlos Castro.

Mateus Heita – The Namibian Power Puncher

Strengths:

Aggressive style with 64% KO rate

Strong forward pressure and finishing instincts

Regional dominance in Africa with multiple title wins

Recent Form:

UD win over Abdulaziz Kunert (Apr 2025)

KO wins over Tatenda Biningu and Jonas Matheus

Heita has never fought outside Africa, making this his international debut. While his record is perfect, critics point to the lack of elite competition. Still, his power and grit make him a dangerous opponent if Carrington gets careless.

Key Matchup Dynamics

Skill vs. Power: Carrington’s technical mastery vs. Heita’s raw aggression.

Experience Gap: Carrington has faced seasoned gatekeepers; Heita’s résumé is regional.

Pressure vs. Poise: Heita presses forward; Carrington pivots and counters.