Bookmakers made Bakary Samake a big favorite against Ermal Hadribeaj when they face off in their fight on Saturday 25th April 2026 at Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII, France.
He is currently 2/13 (-670) to win the fight outright, while you can get 7/2 (+350) on Ermal Hadribeaj if you fancy the big upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 80% chance of Samake winning while giving Hadribeaj a 20% chance.
Samake opened as the favorite at 2/13 (-670).
Hadribeaj opened at 7/2 (+350).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 154 pounds (10.78 stones or 70 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
This contest is an eliminator for the WBC super welterweight championship of the world.
Samake vs Hadribeaj Head To Head
Bakary Samake steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 19 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Ermal Hadribeaj will make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 22 wins and 1 draw, with 8 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Samake has a large advantage in power over Hadribeaj, boasting a 58% knockout percentage compared to Hadribeaj's 36%.
Bakary Samake is the younger man by 9 years, at 23 years old.
Bakary Samake fights out of the orthodox stance, while Ermal Hadribeaj is a southpaw.
Samake is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 4 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2021, 1 year and 8 months later than Hadribeaj, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 64 fewer professional rounds, totaling 104 compared to Hadribeaj's 168.
Bakary Samake goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBC, 4 by the WBO, 7 by the IBF, and 10 by The Ring at super welterweight.
Ermal Hadribeaj is currently ranked number 4 by the WBC in the 154lb division.
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What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Samake vs Hadribeaj Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 8:00 PM UTC at Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII, France, which is 4:00 PM EST or 1:00 PM PST on the West Coast of America, or 9:00 PM BST in the UK.
Where Can I Watch Samake vs Hadribeaj for In-Play Betting?
Samake vs Hadribeaj will be broadcast on DAZN in both the United States and the UK.
