Bilal Jkitou to Defend WBC Silver Title in La Belle France

French-Moroccan boxer Bilal Jkitou (20-2, 8 KOs) is set to defend his WBC Silver middleweight title for the first time on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

Jkitou won the WBC Silver title in December 2024 by defeating Juan José Rodríguez via unanimous decision over twelve grueling rounds.

His opponent will be fellow Frenchman Diego Natchoo (31-3-5, 10 KOs), the current EBU Silver middleweight champion, who will look to use home advantage to spark a high-voltage battle.

This matchup represents an important night for Jkitou: a victory could position him as a serious contender for the WBC world title in his division, while for Natchoo, it is an opportunity to make an exclamation mark on the global stage. The full fight card is yet to be confirmed, but the event is expected to be a highlight of the boxing calendar in France.