Ilunga Makabu vs Noel Gevor
On November 4, 2023, Ilunga Makabu (29-3, 25 KOs) and Noel Gevor (26-2, 11 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBC cruiserweight world titles. The vacant WBC cruiserweight title is also on the line.
Makabu vs Gevor Stats
Ilunga Makabu is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 78% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO loss to Badou Jack, 8 months and 9 days ago. Noel Gevor is on a 3-fight win streak with a 39% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Youri Kalenga, 1 year, 8 months, and 23 days ago.
Makabu vs Gevor Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Noel Gevor at 99-1 winning odds. Ilunga Makabu really doesn't have much to present against Gevor.
Makabu vs Gevor Result
Noel Gevor made easy work of Ilunga Makabu, stopping Makabu via TKO in the 3rd. Gevor improves his record to 27-2 (12 KOs), while Makabu adds a loss to his record at 29-4.