Cuello vs Jimenez

When is Cuello vs Jimenez?

Mirco Cuello will square off against Sergio Rios Jimenez on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at Martyrs of Benina Stadium, Benghazi.

The fight will take place over 12 rounds in the Featherweight division, which means the weight limit will be 126 pounds (9 stone or 57.1 kg).

This contest is for the vacant WBA featherweight championship of the world.

This fight will appear on the undercard of Albert Ramirez's and Jerome Pampellone's clash for the WBA World Light Heavyweight championship.

Cuello vs Jimenez stats

Mirco Cuello steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 15 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Sergio Rios Jimenez will make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 19 wins and 0 draws, with 7 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Cuello has a massive power advantage over Jimenez, boasting a 80% knockout percentage compared to Jimenez's 37%.

Mirco Cuello is the same age as Sergio Rios Jimenez, at 24 years old.

Mirco Cuello fights out of the southpaw stance, while Sergio Rios Jimenez is an orthodox fighter.

Cuello is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 4 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2020, 1 year and 8 months later than Jimenez, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 26 fewer professional rounds, totaling 60 compared to Jimenez's 86.

Mirco Cuello goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBA, 8 by the WBO, 13 by the IBF, and 8 by The Ring at featherweight.

Sergio Rios Jimenez is currently ranked number 15 by the WBA in the 126lb division.

Activity check

Cuello's last 2 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 10 months and 24 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 11 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 20 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

What time does Cuello vs Jimenez start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 6:00 PM UTC at Martyrs of Benina Stadium, Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, which is 2:00 PM EST or 11:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 7:00 PM BST in the UK.

What are the odds on Cuello vs Jimenez?

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