Boxing Match Preview: Yusuf Adisa Adeniji (16-0-0, 10 KOs) vs. Yoni Valverde Jr (15-0-0, 3 KOs)

Fight Details

Attribute	Info
Event	WBC Boxing Grand Prix – Quarterfinals
Matchup	Yusuf Adisa Adeniji vs. Yoni Valverde Jr
Division	Featherweight (126 lbs / 57.2 kg)
Date	Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Venue	Cool Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tournament	WBC Boxing Grand Prix – Global Championship

Fighter Breakdown

🇳🇬 Yusuf Adisa Adeniji

Record: 16–0–0 (10 KOs)

Age: 25

Style: Aggressive puncher with knockout instincts

Recent Form:

UD win over Carlos Arteaga Orona (Round of 32)

KO win over Alexander Kovrigin (Round of 16)

Strengths:

High finishing rate (62.5%)

Strong body work and pressure fighting

Durable and battle-tested in tough regional circuits

🇫🇷 Yoni Valverde Jr

Record: 15–0–0 (3 KOs)

Age: 24

Style: Technical boxer with defensive sharpness

Recent Form:

Clean sweep through early rounds of the Grand Prix

Strengths:

Excellent footwork and counterpunching

Low-risk, high-efficiency style

Trains out of Nouzonville, France

Tactical Preview

Adeniji’s Path to Victory:

Apply early pressure and test Valverde’s chin

Cut off the ring and force exchanges

Use body shots to slow Valverde’s movement

Valverde’s Path to Victory:

Stay mobile and pick shots from range

Avoid trading power shots early

Use angles and defensive discipline to frustrate Adeniji

“This is a classic clash of styles—power vs precision,” said WBC analyst Jean-Paul Moreau. “Adeniji wants war, Valverde wants control.”

Tournament Stakes

Winner Advances To:

Featherweight Semifinals of the WBC Grand Prix

One step closer to the José Sulaimán Trophy and $200,000 prize

Global Spotlight:

This Grand Prix is the inaugural WBC World Cup for fighters under 26 with fewer than 15 pro bouts

Designed to showcase emerging talent on a global stage