Bilel Jkitou to Defend WBC Silver Title Against Diego Natchoo in Paris

On October 18, 2025, the city of Nanterre, in the Paris region, will host a high-stakes middleweight clash. Local fighter Bilel Jkitou will put his WBC Silver title on the line against compatriot Diego Natchoo, in a bout that promises fireworks.

Bilel Jkitou (20-2, 8 KOs) comes into this defense after claiming the Silver belt in December 2024, when he defeated Juan José Rodríguez by unanimous decision over 12 rounds. At 33, the Nanterre native has also held the WBC Mediterranean and WBC Francophone titles, cementing his reputation as one of France’s most consistent fighters of the last decade.

Meanwhile, Diego “L’Indien” Natchoo (31-3-5, 10 KOs) has earned his spot among Europe’s top contenders thanks to his relentless style. Also 33, the Frenchman is the reigning EBU Silver middleweight champion, a belt he won against Florin Cardos and has successfully defended. Natchoo enters this fight with plenty of experience to challenge Jkitou on such an important stage.

The showdown between Jkitou and Natchoo will not only pit two of the best current French middleweights against each other, but it will also serve as a valuable platform on the road to a shot at the WBC world championship.