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