Official Weigh-In Results for the WBC Boxing Grand Prix Finals in Riyadh
With great excitement and anticipation, the official weights were set for the WBC Boxing Grand Prix Finals taking place this Saturday in Riyadh at 6 pm local time/10 a.m. Eastern in the United States live on DAZN.com. The fighters in each division made weight, with some special allowances considered due to the long journey and limited adjustment time after their flights.
Featherweight
In one of the most anticipated fights of the night, Mexican boxer Brandon Mejía M,osqueda (professional record: 12-0 with 10 KOs), one of the sport’s brightest young power-punching prospects, will face undefeated Italian Muhamet Qamili (17-0-1, 8 KOs), known for his technical mastery and ring precision.
Official Weights
Brandon Mejía Mosqueda: 127.8 lbs
Muhamet Qamili: 127.8 lbs
Note: A 2-pound allowance was allowed for this division due to the long flights and limited time for weigh-ins before the competition for each fighter.
This fight promises to be a clash of styles: the explosive power and youth of Mejía against Qamili’s refined technique and undefeated experience in the Grand Prix.
Super Lightweight
The super lighhtweight final will feature Colombia’s Carlos Utria (13-0, 11 KOs), known for his blend of technique and power, against Uzbekistan’s tactical and dynamic Mujibillo Tursunov (9-0, 8 KOs), who has showcased solid boxing skills throughout the tournament.
Official Weights
Carlos Utria: 141.7 lbs
Mujibillo Tursunov: 140.8 lbs
A 2-pound tolerance was also applied in this division due to travel logistics and scheduling.
Utria comes in undefeated with a 13-0 record, aiming for win number 14 with his offensive style, while Tursunov has shone with his relentless pace and constant pressure—making this matchup a can’t miss showdown.
Middleweight
Another highly anticipated matchup will feature Canada’s Derek Pomerleau (15-0, 11 KOs), a well-rounded boxer with knockout power, taking on Australia’s Dylan Biggs (17-1, 9 KOs), who has showcased and precision round after round.
Official Weights
Derek Pomerleau: 162.3 lbs
Dylan Biggs: 161.9 lbs
For the middleweight division, a tolerance of up to 2.5 lbs was allowed, considering the demands of travel and preparation.
Both fighters enter this championship bout undefeated, with complementary styles—Pomerleau’s power against Biggs’ technique and mobility—setting the stage for an evenly matched final.
Heavyweight
In the heavyweight division, Argentina’s Kevin Ramírez (11-0-2, 4 KOs) will face Bosnia’s Ahmed Krnjić (7-0, 4 KOs)—two fighters who’ve used their size, physical strength, and determination to power through to this championship bout.
Official Weights
Ahmed Krnjić: 269.3 lbs
Kevin Ramírez: 201.7 lbs
While there is no strict upper weight limit for the full weigh-ins, the official figures were reported to confirm both fighters made weight.
This division promises to display power and technique, with Krnjić leveraging his reach and Ramírez looking to dictate the pace from the center of the ring.
The WBC Boxing Grand Prix finals are set for this Saturday, December 20th in Riyadh, where the tournament’s four champions will be crowned and the José Sulaimán Trophy will be awarded.
Stay tuned to the official broadcast on DAZN.com so you don’t miss a second of the electrifying matchups that will be ushering in a new era for global boxing.
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