Yan Zak and Sadiki Maroy Weigh In

Yan Zak and Sadiki Maroy weighed in ahead of their clash tomorrow at the Westin Hotel Ballroom in Dubai, United Arab Emirates tomorrow.

Zak weighed in at 199 pounds. Yan has been between 190 and 202.8 pounds during his professional career. The 26 year old from Ashdod Israel is 5-0 with 3 KOs.

Maroy was 212.7 pounds. This the heaviest of the 37 year old's career. The previous high for the native of Lumbumbashi, DRC was 210.3 pounds in his last fight this past summer.

This bout is schedule for eight rounds and can be viewed live on iFL TV's YouTube page.

Preview of Yan Zak vs. Sadiki Maroy

Cruiserweight prospect Yan Zak faces veteran Sadiki Maroy on Saturday at the Westin Hotel Ballroom in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Zak is coming off a win of the Israeli amateur title last weekend.

Zak is a 26 year old based in Ashdod, Israel. He has been very impressive in his first five pro bouts, scoring three KOs against veteran foes. The "Terminator" turned pro last May and has been active since. This will be his third fight in Dubai.

Maroy is a 37 year old from Lumbumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He boasts a sterling record of 17-2-1 with 8 KOs. Maroy has a better record than any of Zak's other opponents, but he isn't as skilled. Nicknamed "The Buffalo," Maroy is hard puncher and isn't coming up in weight like a couple of Zak's other opponents.

Maroy turned pro in 2007, but took a six and half year break before coming back last summer. This will be his first fight outside of Africa. He has mostly fought in his home country, but did venture to Ghana and Nigeria for fights. Sadiki has a good left hook and a powerful overhand hard. Zak's speed and straight punches should prove too much for the veteran though.

Zak-Maroy is scheduled for eight rounds.

2026 Israeli Amateur Championships

Winner	Result	Opponent
Super Heavyweight, 90+
Yan Zak	WO	Arman Malkan
Mahmoud Naarami	WO	Arthur Abramov
Yan Zak👑	Dec	Mahmoud Naarami
Heavyweight, 90
Ariel Prilutski	Dec	Mohamad Shlabani
Ariel Prilutski 👑	RSC 2	Oleg Berkovich
Cruiserweight, 85
Yonatan Barashi 👑	RSC 2	Alex Karchevski
Light Heavyweight, 80
Nikita Padi	Dec	Jade Owolo
Ron Yaer	?	Shelleshevet Gerzef
Nikita Padi	Dec	David Bazov
Daniel Ilyushonok	RSC 2	Ron Yaer
Daniel Ilyushonok👑	Dec	Nikita Padi
Middleweight, 75
Ahmad Jbarin	Dec	Kobnat Netgoko
Yosef Barbor	Dec	Edward Milnikov
Ahmad Jbarin	Dec	Yosef Barbor
Khalid Alzbarga	Dec	Mohamad Magrabi
Ahmad Jbarin 👑	Dec	Khalid Alzbarga
Junior Middleweight, 70
Tomer Benny	WO	Benny Nizard
Mohamad Wagih	Dec	Abd-al Rahman Isa
Bogdan Loptin	Dec	Adham Kayouf
Igor Novikov	Dec	Basel Tuma
Tomer Benny	Dec	Mohamad Wagih
Igor Novikov	Dec	Bogdan Loptin
Tomer Benny 👑	Dec	Igor Novikov
Welterweight, 65
Ahmad Shtiwi	RSC 2	Sagev Rhamim
Ahmad Shtiwi	Dec	Ali Shaon
Adrian Warwar	RSC 2	Ben Rafael
Ahmad Shtiwi 👑	Dec	Adrian Warwar
Lightweight, 60
Matan David	RSC 2	Roe Bazov
Iurii Lapchevisky	Dec	Boaz Finkel
Abdullah Rahel	Dec	Idad Totando
Iurii Lapchevisky	Dec	Matan David
Abdullah Rahel	Dec	Matar Samuel
Abdullah Rahel 👑	Dec	Iurii Lapchevisky
Bantamweight, 55
Farid Harish	Dec	Tom Samuel
Mike Tayber	Dec	Eyal Pinto
Farid Harish 👑	Dec	Mike Tayber
Flyweight, 50
David Zakhari 👑	RSC 2	Ofek Dotan

Recap

Yan Zak, a 5-0 pro, won yet another national title. In preparation for his fight against Sadiki Maroy this Saturday, he treated the finals like a sparring session. Others with pro experience didn't fare as well. Benny Nizard and Arthur Abramov, both 1-0, withdrew before fighting. Alex Karchevski, also 1-0, was thoroughly outboxed by Yonatan Barashi. Another pro, Ahmad Shtiwi (9-0, 7 KOs) used infighting to win the welterweight title.

Among the amateurs, David Zakhari, Ahmad Jbarin, and Abdullah Rahel stood out. Flyweight champion Zakhari looks like a young David Alaverdian with his feints, jukes, and ability to find odd angles. Jbarin bounces around the ring dictating the action, but he's not afraid to get rough either. Rahel is a slickster with a smart jab and precise counters.

Two fights stood out. The first was a lightweight semifinal bout between Alaverdian protégé, Matan David, and stylist Iurii Lapchevisky. Though both are skilled boxers, they treated the fans to an all-out brawl. Neither won the lightweight title this year, but both 19 year olds are quite promising.

The second fight came in the junior middleweight final. A bloodied Igor Novikov staggered southpaw Tomer Benny several times. Benny ultimately got a disputed decision and won the national title.

Daniel Ivanovski Wins by TKO

Cruiserweight Daniel Ivanovski stopped Jeremy Small in the second round of their clash at the Pendennis Club in Lousiville, Kentucky, USA last Friday.

Referee Marvin Whittamore waved off the contest 48 seconds into the round. Ivanovski, a 24 year old, moved to 5-0 with 4 KOs. Small falls to 1-1 with 1 KO.