BOXXER Fighter Profiles: Zak Chelli

Having been crowned English super-middleweight champion last year, Zak Chelli started 2024 in style by defeating Jack Cullen to win the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles.

Introducing the pride of Fulham - Zak Chelli...

Tale of the Tape

Name	Zak Chelli
Nation	United Kingdom
Place of Birth	Fulham, London
Age	26
Weight Division	Super middleweight
Stance	Orthodox
Height	6ft 0in
Professional Fights	18
Professional Wins	15
Knockouts	7
Professional Losses	2
Professional Draws	1

Professional Boxing Record

Zak Chelli has a professional boxing record of 14-2-1. His most notable fights include:

• Jack Cullen (W - UD) - 20th January 2024, Echo Arena, Liverpool. (Won British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight titles).
• Mark Jeffers (L - UD) - 1st July 2023, Manchester Arena.
• Anthony Sims Jr (W - UD) - 11th February 2023, Wembley Arena. (Won vacant WBA Continental Super Middleweight title).
• Germaine Brown (W - UD) - 11th June 2022, Wembley Arena, London. (Won BBBofC English Super Middleweight title).
• Mike McGoldrick (W - TKO, R2) - 10th November 2020, BT Sport Studio, Stratford. (Won Super Middleweight BOXXER Tournament).
• Jack Cullen (D - SD) - 22nd August 2020, Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood.
• Kody Davies (L - UD) - 14th September 2019, York Hall, Bethnal Green.
• Jimmy Smith (W - PTS) - 27th April 2019, Wembley Arena, London. (Won vacant BBBofC Southern Area Super Middleweight title).

Getting to know... Zak Chelli

We sat down with the 26-year-old pugilist to discuss all things boxing...

Who are your favourite fighters of all time that have inspired you?

It has to be Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson - the two GOATs.

What have been the favourite fights of your career so far?

Winning the BOXXER Tournament or the English title.

What would you say is your best attribute in boxing?

My power and fitness.

Do you have any interesting pre-fight rituals/ superstitions?

I just pray for victory.

What is your ultimate goal in boxing?

To be undisputed world champion.
 

Chelli overcame fellow BOXXER fighter Germaine Brown to claim the English Super-Middleweight title at OVO Wembley Arena on 11th June 2022.

We also spoke to Chelli about his loves outside of the ring...

Who are your favourite music artists?

I don't listen to music really.

Favourite food?

It has to be pizza - I'm half Italian.

Favourite film?

Lord of the Rings.

Favourite holiday destination?

Dubai or Japan.

Favourite TV series?

The Boys.

Favourite sportsperson outside of boxing?

Roger Federer - the GOAT of tennis.

Next fight

Zak Chelli does not currently have a scheduled bout, though the Fulham-born fighter will have his sights set on adding to his British & Commonwealth titles.