Boxing Match Preview: Steven Butler (37-5-1, 31 KOs) vs. Ramadan Hiseni (22-2-2, 8 KOs)

Venue, Date, and Time

Venue: Montreal Casino (Casino de Montréal / Cabaret du Casino), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Start Time: Doors/open workout vibes earlier; first bell around 6:30–7:00 PM ET (3:30–4:00 PM PT); main card ~8:00 PM ET onward. Butler vs. Hiseni ringwalks projected for 9:00–10:00 PM ET (main event slot on the 7-fight card, following co-main Lenar Perez vs. Isaac Chilemba). Times approximate based on undercard pace; full card includes regional title bouts.

Promoted by Camille Estephan / Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM), sanctioned by the Quebec Boxing Commission.

Injury Report

No reported injuries or issues for either fighter as of March 3, 2026. Both completed open workouts and are medically cleared. Butler (home fighter) and Hiseni (travelling from Switzerland) appear in full training form with no last-minute scratches noted.

Fighter Matchup Breakdown

Steven Butler (“Bang Bang”) (37-5-1, 31 KOs, ~84% KO rate)

Age: 30 (born September 2, 1995)
Height/Reach: 5’11½” (182 cm) / 75″ (190 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Nationality/Residence: Canadian (Montreal, Quebec)
Style: Explosive power puncher with heavy hands, strong body attack, and finishing instinct. High KO ratio, durable chin (never stopped early in recent years), and excellent home-crowd energy. Two-time world title challenger (middleweight losses to Janibek Alimkhanuly and others). Undefeated vs. European opposition (15-0, 12 KOs) and perfect at super middle (3-0, 3 KOs). Ranked highly in WBA/WBC regional lists.

Ramadan Hiseni (22-2-2, 8 KOs, ~36% KO rate)

Age: 29 (born July 16, 1996)
Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Nationality/Residence: Swiss (Zurich)
Style: Durable, high-workrate boxer-puncher with solid fundamentals, excellent chin (never stopped in 26 pro fights), and upset pedigree. Not a one-punch KO artist but grinds opponents down with pressure and volume. Recent wins include spoiling EOTTM prospects; low KO% but proven to go long distances against tough competition.

Key Advantages:

Butler: Massive power edge, home advantage (Montreal crowd), higher activity level, superior finishing ability, and experience against world-level foes.
Hiseni: Never-stopped durability, recent momentum (three-fight win streak), familiarity with EOTTM-style fighters, and potential to frustrate with movement/volume if he survives early storms.

Classic power puncher vs. durable spoiler dynamic — Butler the clear favorite in his backyard, but Hiseni’s chin and upset history add legitimate live-underdog intrigue.

Recent Form and Fight History

Butler Recent Form (Last 5–6 – strong resurgence):
Riding a three-fight win streak at super middleweight after middleweight title challenges. Key recent bouts:

Late 2025: Wins over regional foes (e.g., post-November 2025 activity).
2024–2025: Rebounded with stoppages and decisions; undefeated since moving up (3-0, all KOs noted in some sources).
Notable losses: World title shots (e.g., WBO middle to Janibek, WBC Francophone earlier).
Butler has 188+ pro rounds, thrives in Montreal, and looks sharper at 168 lbs.

Hiseni Recent Form (Last 5 – upset specialist):
Three-fight win streak, including:

Dec 2025: W vs. Alexandre Gaumont (upset EOTTM fighter).
Earlier: Draw vs. Shamil Khataev; other regional wins.
Limited high-profile exposure but durable (168+ rounds, no stoppage losses). Career mostly European/regional; low KO output but tough to finish.

FIGHT ODDS

Steven Butler – 300

Ramadan Hiseni + 240

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026