Boxing Match Preview: Egidijus Kavaliauskas (24-3-1, 19 KOs) vs Samuel Molina (32-3-1, 15 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Žalgiris Arena, Kaunas, Lithuania (capacity ~20,000)

Time: 9:00 AM ET / evening local time

Promotion: Unique & Talented Martial Artists (UTMA)

Title at Stake: EBU European Welterweight Championship

Injury Report

Kavaliauskas: No reported injuries; returns after a 202-day layoff since May 2025.

Molina: Healthy; last fought in August 2025, no reported issues.

Fighter Matchups

Egidijus Kavaliauskas (Lithuania, 37 years old)

Record: 24-3-1 (19 KOs)

Style: Aggressive pressure fighter, 79% KO rate

Height: 5’9” (175 cm)

Last Fight: Lost UD to Souleymane Cissokho (May 2025)

Notable Opponents: Terence Crawford (2019), Vergil Ortiz Jr. (2021)

Samuel Molina (Spain, 26 years old)

Record: 32-3-1 (15 KOs)

Style: Technical boxer, 47% KO rate, relies on movement and precision

Height: 5’9” (175 cm)

Last Fight: Majority Draw vs Anas Messaoudi (Aug 2025)

Notable Wins: Jordy Weiss (EBU Title, Oct 2024), Sandy Messaoud (Feb 2025)

Recent Form

Kavaliauskas: 2–2 in last 4, including losses to Cissokho and Ortiz Jr. Still dangerous with power but less active.

Molina: 3–1–1 in last 5, including EBU title win over Weiss. More active, though less proven at elite level.

Fight History & Stakes

Kavaliauskas: Former world title challenger, Olympic background, fighting in Lithuania for the first time as a pro.

Molina: Defending EBU champion, making his third defense of the belt. A win solidifies his European standing; a loss could derail his rise.

Betting Trends:

Kavaliauskas fights often end inside the distance (79% KO rate).

Molina tends to go the distance (53% of wins by decision).

Home advantage in Kaunas favors Kavaliauskas.

Reasoning: Kavaliauskas’ power and pressure should eventually break Molina down, though Molina’s movement and youth may keep him competitive early.

Final Take: This is a crossroads fight. Kavaliauskas seeks redemption and a final run at world-level relevance, while Molina aims to prove he belongs beyond the Spanish and European circuits. Expect fireworks in Kaunas, with the Lithuanian veteran favored to deliver a statement win.

FIGHT ODDS

Egidijus Kavaliauskas     – 140    

Samuel Molina                 + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025