WBC North Cyprus Turkish Republic Night
19 May 2026
The Arkin İskele Hotel – Nord Cyprus Turkish Republic
Ahmet Öner from Box Promotions and Burak Mataraci from Mega Fight Arena, are together organizing this event. Both gentlemen are under the WBC federation. The main event will be between Ahmed Krnjić and Mourad Aliev in the heavyweight division. Both are experienced southpaw boxers and well-known amongst spectators within their region.
29 year old Ahmed Krnjić (7-1, 4KO) is a Bosnian professional boxer and kickboxer. He currently competes in the heavyweight division of Glory. During his amateur kickboxing career, Krnjić was a ten times Bosnian national kickboxing champion from 2013 to 2022. In Bosnia he is ranked #1 and in the world #109. This particular athlete has an aggressive style, has quick finishes, and significant knockout power These attributes makes Ahmed a good matchup for his opponent Aliev.
Ahmed Krnjic
Mourad Aliev
Mourad Aliev (14-1, 11KO) is a 30 year old French fighter, of Azeri decent. He is ranked #2 in France and #47 heavyweight in the world. Aliev began his professional boxing career on November 20, 2021, earning a unanimous decision victory after four rounds against German Skobenko at the Universum Gym in Hamburg, Germany. He has followed in his father, Ozer’s footsteps as a boxer. Ozer was at one point an amateur boxer whom represented the USSR.
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